Durban & KwaZulu-,

MICHAEL MABUYAKHULU, MPP KWAZULU-NATAL MEC FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM

DEAR MEETING PLANNER and KwaZulu-Natal mainly through its international conference centre, ICC Durban, has successfully hosted a range of signifi cant conferences including: I am pleased to be associated with this the second edition of the KwaZulu-Natal • Microsoft Conference; Meeting Planner Guide. The provincial government of KwaZul-Natal is acutely • Sugar Cane Technology Conference - new technologies in the sugar industry; aware of the important impact which business event delegate spend can have • World Aids Conference ; on the economy of our province. However, we also realise that the impact of • World Congress of Surgeons; such events extends way beyond this simple fact. One of the core benefi ts of • International Society Haematology Conference; hosting such events is the actuality that it builds the knowledge and capacity • International Congress for Electron Microscopy; of our local population in important economic sectors and professional fi elds. • International Society of Chemotherapy; Another core benefi t of business events is that it stimulates leisure tourism and • International Statistical Institute Conference; further business event or tourism opportunities. Research has revealed that as • International Nurses Conference many as 20 - 40% of conference delegates that attend a conference and have • 5th World Parks Congress a stimulating overall experience of the destination in which it is hosted return • World Lottery Association Congress as leisure tourists and very often with their family and friends. In addition they • International Sociological Association Congress very often become key ‘word of mouth’ ambassadors for such regions which • World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and assist other potential leisure tourists and meeting and business delegates to Related Intolerance (WCAR) ultimately make up their mind to visit or use such a destination as a meeting • International Bar Association place. • 2007 FIFA Preliminary Draw for the 2010 Football World Cup; KwaZulu-Natal or an area which we fondly refer to as the ‘’ an • 123rd Session of the International Olympic Committee Congress area renowned for its conservation efforts, natural attractions, pre-historical Durban also hosted one of the world’s biggest conferences, namely the and historical sites, can provide that distinctive overarching experience which United Nation’s Climate Change conference which attracted more than 18 000 modern meeting delegates are seeking. Some of its key natural attractions delegates to Durban at the end of 2011. Besides the ICC Durban, Durban and include the uKhahlamba Park, and iSimangaliso Wetland Park KwaZulu-Natal has many other conference facilities for meetings ranging from World Heritage Sites, game reserves such as Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, South Africa’s 50 to 1000 delegates. It is also important to note that the Durban KwaZulu- oldest game reserve and where the white rhino was saved from extinction, Natal Convention Bureau in the fi rst 24 months of its existence have assisted and the , which reportedly has the biggest elephant in with the process of winning 31 bids and worth more than R1bn for the city Africa. The Drakensberg Mountains are also renowned for its rock art evidence of Durban and province of KwaZulu-Natal. The complimentary service which of the early or Bushmen, and this was one of the reasons why it this agency provides is at the full disposal of meeting planners and organisers was declared a World Heritage Site. Some of KwaZulu-Natal’s most fascination to ensure the success of business events such as a conference, exhibition or historical sites are battlefi elds of the like of Blood River, Isandlwana, Rorkes incentive tours. Drift, Talana, Colenso and Spionkop. KwaZulu-Natal also has a rich cultural mix, which ranges from the cultures of one of the biggest Indian population I am also pleased to report that the publication ‘Business Travel Destinations’ concentrations outside mainland India to the famous . We are also together with ‘Visa’ credit card have awarded our province the prestigious title proud of our ‘Beach Culture’ a range of world class beaches, internationally of ‘Africa’s Best Business Tourism or MICE destination for 2012’. You therefore recognised surf spots and shark diving reefs. have no excuse but to bring your next meeting to the ‘Zulu Kingdom’.

Meeting Industry Guide | 01 02 | Meeting Industry Guide CONTENTS CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE This, the 2nd edition of The Meetings Industry Guide, Welcome ...... 1 ensures that all your business tourism events and meeting/conference requirements are at your fi ngertips. Map ...... 4 The various regions that make up KwaZulu-Natal namely Durban, The Midlands, Drakensberg, Zululand, Elephant Meeting Venues ...... 7 Coast, South Coast, North Coast and the Battlefi elds are colour- coded for easy reference, and within each region, registered venues are promoted. So whether it be a bush, berg, beach or battlefi elds location that you are looking for, KZN destinations each provide a unique and memorable experience. This comprehensive business meetings planner also provides essential information on venues such as capacity and core characteristics to allow informed decision making. It also promotes professional service partners who are able to provide assistance with destination management, Durban 8 /Midlands 21 conference planning and incentive tours. A detailed directory lists contact information for both venues and service partners. Further information on suggested itineraries for pre - and post tours, as well as relevant facts, statistics, sustainability and transportation make the guide a comprehensive and essential tool for meetings planners.

DISTRIBUTION The Meetings Industry Guide is distributed at the Battlefi elds 26 North Coast 29 following national and international trade shows: · Meetings Africa (Jhb) · EIBTM (Barcelona) · IMEX Frankfurt · IMEX Las Vegas · AIME () · SETE (Durban) This guide is available electronically on www.durbankzncb.co.za and in print form.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PRODUCTION, DESIGN & LAYOUT Azalea Promotions South Coast 33 Ukhahlamba Drakensberg 36 PO Box 201288 , 4016 Tel: +27(0)31 564 3425 Email: [email protected] Designer: Lyn Grandemange

EDITORIAL TEAM Tessa Buhrmann Nola Vignati

PUBLISHER / ADVERTISING Jenny Du Preez Tel: +27(0)31 564 9069 Email: [email protected] Zululand 42 Elephant Coast 46 PHOTOGRAPHY Durban Tourism, Dave Sutcliffe (Battlefi elds) Service Partners ...... 52 Stephen Pryke Thula Thula (Rhino’s on the cover) Incentives and Teambuilding ...... 58 Shutterstock PRINTING Directory ...... 63 Paarl-Media KZN Pre and Post Conference Tours ...... 84 Disclaimer Facts and Statistics ...... 86 The Durban and KZN Convention Bureau is not responsible for the advertising content in this guide. Advertising remains entirely Sustainability ...... 88 at the discretion of the publishers Azalea Promotions. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of its Transport ...... 90 content, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions that may occur.

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BATTLEFIELDS NORTH COAST SOUTH AFRICA Renowned for its history of Zulu wars, , Isandlwana, The Zulu Kingdom’s North Coast, also known as the Rorke’s Drift, Colenso, Spioenkop, Ladysmith, Dundee, Dolphin Coast, stretches from Zimbali to the mighty Churchill and Blood River. Thukela River. DRAKENSBERG PIETERMARITZBURG & MIDLANDS The Zulu people named it ‘Ukhahlamba’ or the ‘Barrier Visited by the likes of Gandhi, Mandela and Twain, and of Spears’ and the Dutch Voortrekkers - ‘The Dragon known for the Comrades and Dusi Marathons, museums, Mountain’. art galleries, rolling hills, waterfalls and a special style of country living. DURBAN Durban is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city of over three SOUTH COAST KWAZULU- million people - a city where east meets west - a city Margate, , , Port Edward, famous NATAL beneath which beats the pulse of Africa - a city known as for the , golf, whales, dolphins, the , the home of Africa’s best managed and busiest port. hibiscus fl owers and golden beaches. ELEPHANT COAST ZULULAND Known for iSimangaliso Wetland Park (The Greater St Lucia , and are some of the towns Wetland Park), Hluhluwe, iMfolozi, Kosi Bay, Sodwana and associated with the world-renowned region of KwaZulu- its elephant, rhino, whales and turtles. Natal’s Zululand. Steeped in the Zulu history of kings.

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MEETING VENUES

KwaZulu-Natal offers the incentive planner and conference organiser a vast selection of venues and experiences to choose from with facilities you would expect from a world-class destination. The following information will assist you in selecting your venue according to desired region and venue capacity.

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www.durbanexperience.co.za

Durban, South Africa’s second largest city, is a Durban’s proximity to King Shaka International International Airport and 15 minutes from Durban’s sophisticated cosmopolitan city and is the country’s Airport and its privileged location on the eastern CBD is the suburb of Umhlanga. There are a number most popular leisure destination. With mild winters, seaboard, make it an obvious choice for conference of upmarket hotels in the area that cater for both the hot summers and golden beaches stretching as far as planners, tourists and sports enthusiasts alike. With business and leisure traveller such as the Gateway the eye can see, the city is a melting pot overfl owing seemingly endless humid summers and warm sunny Hotel, conveniently located as part of the popular with cultural diversity, sunshine and scenic beauty. winters Durban is known as the holiday city. Gateway Theatre of Shopping, as well as the luxurious Visitors get to experience the sights and sounds Durban is most famous for its beaches, collectively Oyster Box Hotel situated on the shoreline and of Durban which are both alluring and fascinating, known as the Golden Mile, which are shark-protected, overlooking the iconic lighthouse at Umhlanga. Just with a wealth of infl uences to entertain and enthral ensuring safe swimming, surfi ng and scuba diving minutes away from the Umhlanga Ridge business area with traditional Zulu dancers, mystic fi re-walkers along the vast stretches of golden . The paved is the multi-functional Kingfi sher Conference Centre, and colonial heritage. Sample the unique vibrancy of promenade offers ample space for walking, running overlooking the lake of Country township life, the fi nest curries outside India and a and cycling. Club Golf Estate. calendar fi lled with thrilling and spectacular events. There is a vast selection of high standard The city has played host to numerous prestigious A shopper’s paradise with a number of upmarket accommodation on offer, ranging from beachfront international conventions and events at its world shopping centres offering premium goods, as well hotels such as the Southern Sun Elangeni, Protea class venues. The International Convention Centre is as quirky boutiques and fl ea markets. Durban is Hotel Edward and Southern Sun North Beach, self- a focal point of Durban’s business district, centrally perfectly located as the gateway to KwaZulu-Natal, catering apartments with sweeping views of the located and just a convenient half an hour drive and it takes a mere few hours drive to a choice of ocean to boutique hotels and guest houses, such as from the King Shaka International Airport. The two World Heritage sites - Sica’s Guest House with its colonial charm and leafy Hilton Hotel, adjacent to the Convention Centre the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park and the surrounds. Activities and events that revolve around offers accommodation and addition meeting and iSimangaliso Wetland Park, game reserves, coral the ocean are never out of reach. banqueting facilities as does the nearby Olwandle reefs and historic battlefi elds, all ideal destinations Suite Hotel. Situated just 15 minutes from the King Shaka for pre- and post conference tours.

08 | Meeting Industry Guide The Olive Convention Centre, located close to the to one of the Top 20 golf courses in the world, namely beachfront, is suitable for large conferences as its The Durban Country Club. main auditorium has the seating capacity of up to A tour of the breathtaking Inanda Heritage Valley 1400 delegates. The Moses Mabhida Stadium (MMS) enables you to follow in the footsteps of President’s, is a multi-functional venue with a number of meeting Priests and Passive Residence Leaders. Visit the options making it ideal for hosting a cocktail evening, Ohlange Institute where Nelson Mandela cast his banquet, launch, promotion or conference. In addition, historic vote in South Africa’s fi rst democratic MMS offers another dimension to teambuilding - take elections in 1994; The Phoenix Settlement where your team to the next level with the ‘Big Rush Big Mahatma Gandhi launched his philosophy of peaceful Swing’ - this is the world’s only stadium swing. resistance; The Inanda Seminary, one of the oldest Durban offers a choice of restaurants, and is an African private schools for girls, established in 1869; excellent destination to sample a tantalising array of The home of Shembe Church; and the place where Dr fresh seafood offering delectable prawns, calamari and John Langalibalele Dube grew up. the ‘catch of the day’, and many other dishes that will Visit the Victoria Street Market with its Indian spice tempt the taste buds. Visitors to Durban will be spoilt shops and traditional medicine market. No visit to for choice, when it comes to nightlife with a variety Durban is complete without trying a legendary Bunny of clubs, theatres, bars and cafes available. Activities Chow, a very simple affair consisting of a hollowed- could include a visit to the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks out quarter or half loaf of bread fi lled with curry and Board, the only one of its kind in the world, to join eaten with your fi ngers. Enjoy meat barbequed over an the team that inspects the shark nets as they closely open fi re, known as Shisanyama, as part of a township monitors shark activity or visit the Bird experience at a local shebeen. Incentive visitors can Park, home to a wide variety of different bird species absorb the vibe of the Rainbow Nation on a township in a fi rst-class, natural environment. Golf enthusiasts tour pulsing with the life of both traditional and are spoiled for choice in Durban and the city is home modern African life.

EVENTS: DURBAN INTERNATIONAL BOAT & LEISURE TOUR DURBAN CYCLE RACE - MAY SHOW - JUNE Road race from the Gateway Theatre of Shopping Held at the Durban Marina and showcasing all to Moses Mabhida Stadium things aquatic and more.

TOURISM INDABA - MAY DURBAN JULY HANDICAP - JULY A three day trade event that attracts well over Greyville Racecourse. A race over a distance of 10 000 local and international delegates from the 11 furlongs or 2 200 metres. travel, tourism and related industries

Meeting Industry Guide | 09 EXPLORE DURBAN Durban is a vibrant and dynamic city of contrast with a potent and exciting mix of cultures. Whilst in the city, experience the beach promenade with its restaurants on the water’s edge, luxury hotels and modern shopping malls. Tour the city on the Ricksha Bus. Enjoy live music and fresh seafood at Wilson’s Wharf on the glistening harbour or dance the night away at Florida Road, the epicentre of Durban’s nightlife. After exploring uShaka Marine World and taking a journey on Moses Mabhida Stadium’s Sky Car, head to the Valley of 1000 Hills for a unique cultural experience and end off with a authentic Shisanyama Experience at a Township Restaurant. The experiences are endless and unforgettable...

DURBAN TOURISM - THE TOURISM AUTHORITY OF ETHEKWENI MUNICIPALITY

TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICES: Durban Tourism (Florida Rd) - Tel: +27 31 322 4164 Umhlanga Tourism (North) - Tel: +27 31 561 4257 uShaka Offi ce - Tel: +27 31 337 8099 Gateway Information Offi ce - Tel: +27 31 514 0572 Beach Information Offi ce - Tel: +27 31 322 4205 Airport Offi ce - Tel: +27 31 322 6046 Green Hub Offi ce - Tel: +27 31 303 8476 Inanda Tourism Offi ce - Tel: +27 31 519 2555 Sapphire Coast Tourism (South) - Tel: +27 31 903 7498 1000 Hills Tourism (West) - Tel: +27 31 777 1874 like durbanthewarmestplacetobe LOGO GRAPHICS 031-564 3425 www.durbanexperience.co.za DURBAN

COASTLANDS ON THE RIDGE CONVENTION CENTRE

20 minutes from King Shaka International Airport, this 124 bedroom hotel includes the Saffron restaurant, Vanilla Coffee Shop, The African Fire Convention Centre and the Casuarinha Pool Deck. The Ridge Convention Centre accommodates up to 250 delegates. This state of the art venue offers built in modern, upmarket equipment with a 360 degree panoramic view overlooking the stadium, the harbour and resplendent . Our professional and effi cient team will assist in ensuring that your corporate conference, gala dinner, social or networking event is a success.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom U-shape Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Top of the Ridge 1 80 60 30 40 - Top of the Ridge 1&2 or 3&4 180 150 - 80 - Top of the Ridge 2 70 50 25 40 - 315-319 Peter Mokaba Ridge Rd Top of the Ridge 3 70 50 25 40 - Musgrave Top of the Ridge 4 80 60 30 40 - T: +27 (0)31 271 8200 E: [email protected] Top of the Ridge Combined 250 200 - 180 - W: www.coastlands.co.za

COASTLANDS UMHLANGA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE

Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel & CC is situated at Gatemax, a commercial, retail and hotel complex boasting fi ne architecture, sharp defi nition and unmistakable features of perfection. Centrally situated on the Ridge of Umhlanga Rocks, the hotel has the most desired, captivating and breathtaking views of Umhlanga and the ocean overlooking the Dolphin Coast. It is a mere 10 minute drive from King Shaka International airport and is a stone throw away from the largest shopping mall in the Southern Hemisphere, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, the main Umhlanga promenade and beachfront.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom U-shape Banqueting Cocktail (m2) African Fire 1&2 268 220 150 - 150 - African Fire 1, 2 or 3 134 144 96 52 80 - 329 Umhlanga Rocks Drive African Fire 3&4 259 200 130 - 130 - Umhlanga African Fire 4 111 108 66 32 70 - T: +27 (0)31 514 6500 African Fire 5, 6 or 7 35 36 30 15 - - F: +27 (0)86 659 8468 African Fire Combined 527 600 360 - 350 - E: [email protected] W: www.coastlands.co.za

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GATEWAY HOTEL

The Gateway Hotel – affording guests direct access to the famous Gateway Theatre of Shopping appeals to both the leisure and business market. A wonderful and central venue for business men and women, the Gateway Hotel has become the preferred venue for conferences and business meetings. With 146 rooms, including 40 deluxe rooms, three junior suites, two paraplegic rooms and 12 sets of interleading rooms, the Hotel caters to the needs of every type of guest. Besides the delights of the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, guests can also relax at the Hotel’s well-stocked bar.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Cycad 1 59 60 35 20 30 60 Cycad 2 44 40 25 15 20 40 Cycad 1&2 103 100 60 35 70 140 Corner Boulevard and Twilight Drive, Gateway Umdoni 1 103 100 60 30 80 150 PO Box 25344, Gateway, 4321 Umdoni 2 209 200 130 50 160 300 T: (0) 31 536 9200 Umdoni 3 103 100 60 30 80 150 F: (0) 31 536 9201 E: [email protected] Umdoni 1-3 554 400 260 70 320 500 W: [email protected] www.threecities.co.za

KINGFISHER CONFERENCE CENTRE

Kingfi sher Conference Centre & Lodge is truly an executive’s sanctuary. Tranquil location, overlooking the waters and fairways of Mount Edgecombe Golf Estate on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Professionally designed as a multi- functional conference venue. Elegantly appointed with state-of-the-art imported conference furniture. All conference rooms are wireless, air-conditioned with ample natural light. Maximum capacity of 200 delegates. Ideal setting for Conferences, Meetings, Product Launches, Training, Workshops, Cocktail Parties and Gala Dinners. Adjoining Kingfi sher Lodge, boasts 19 deluxe rooms & suites. Situated just 15 minutes from King Shaka International Airport and Durban CBD. Close proximity to the Highway.

Room Name Size U-Shape Classroom Theatre Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Kingfi sher 240 40 120 160 96 150 Jacana 45 21 30 40 24 30 T: +27 (0)31 502 2850 Fish Eagle 40 14 21 30 16 20 F: +27 (0)31 502 2857 Lakeview 63 25 33 50 40 80 E: info@kingfi sherconference.co.za W: www.kingfi sherconference.co.za

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HILTON DURBAN

Poised on the edge of Africa, between the rolling waves of the Indian Ocean and the rugged Drakensberg Mountain Range, lies the City of Durban - a melting pot of Cultural Diversity. The Hilton Durban ideally located next to the International Convention Centre, with easy access to world class sports arenas, Durban’s Golden Mile of beaches, and central to the business district. Voted the Best Business Hotel in Africa - World Travel Awards, this 327 bedroom hotel, offers guests stunning view of the ocean and the city. With well confi gured work space in each room, along with electronic safes, refreshment station, mini bars, and High Speed Internet Access, and WiFi, Hilton Durban affords its guests seamless connectivity. Hilton Durban is the place to meet and do business, with an entire fl oor dedicated to Meeting Venues, supported by the Business Centre. With a capacity from 4 - 400 delegates. The multipurpose meeting venues, offer fl exibility, designed for a professional meeting experience. The iconic Ballroom and Polo Club, are perfect for a indulgent dinner or an intimate experience. Indulge your tastebuds at Rainbow Terrace Restaurant, relax at the pool or chill out at Rivets Bar. Have a coffee and connect at the Lobby Lounge Coffee Shop. Hilton Durban, the perfect place to meet.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Ballroom 1&2 340.75 350 170 - 240 400 Ballroom 1 166.75 150 70 - 100 200 Ballroom 2 166.75 150 70 - 100 200 Polo Club 300 80 40 - 90 180 Polela 74.52 40 30 22 30 50 Umgeni 39.05 30 10 12 20 20 Lotheni 53.28 40 25 16 30 40 Mzimkhulu 47.08 30 20 18 30 30 Mkhomazi 1&2 119.3 100 50 40 50 60 Mkhomazi 1 60 50 25 20 30 30 Mkhomazi 2 59.3 50 25 20 30 30 12-14 Walnut Road Injasuthi 46.8 30 12 12 20 20 Durban Inzinga 50 - - 12 - - T: +27(0)31 336 8100 Ohlanga 25.73 - - 12 20 - F: +27(0)31 336 8200 Mkuzi 25.73 - - 6 - - E: [email protected] Ubhejane 25.73 - - 16 - - W: www.hilton.com

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IMBIZO CONFERENCE CENTRE

The Imbizo Conference Centre offers an Afro- chic atmosphere with extensive experience in hosting diverse groups and events. Whether you have a board meeting to plan, hosting a large conference with team build activities or require accommodation, we have it all in one convenient location. The Imbizo Conference Centre offers a 1000 m2, multipurpose venue - The Imbizo Room, this includes a pre-assembly area with breakaway facilities. The Imbizo room can seat 500 guests’ banquet style, 400 school room and 800 cinema style. Nandi, Dingane and Shaka, lend their royal names to the three 20-seater breakaway rooms (20 pax cinema and 20 pax u-shape) that are suited to classic business meetings. Advanced technical equipment is available for hire from our in-house technical team or you may bring in your own. Secure and complimentary parking facilities for 2200 vehicles are available. In addition there is a Boma area, Executive boardroom, Izulu theatre, 3 - tiered Krakatoa nightclub and Sibaya lodge. Patrons have access to Sibaya’s entertainment facilities including fi ve diverse restaurants, live entertainment, Mangwanani spa and state of the art gaming. Conveniently situated just 10 minutes by car from King Shaka Airport and 5 minutes from Umhlanga. Sibaya is ideally placed at the gateway to the cultural attractions of KwaZulu-Natal as well as the province’s renowned eco-tourism destinations that lie north of the resort. Attention to detail is the goal of the dedicated members of our banqueting staff with warm, personalized service to create a memorable event.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail MANAGED BY (m2) 1 Sibaya Drive, Umhlanga Rocks Imbizo Room 854 800 400 - 500 600 T: +27 (0)31 580 5171/5170/5303 Nandi 20 15 15 F: +27 (0)31 580 5971 Dingane 20 15 15 E: [email protected] Shaka 20 15 15 W: www.headlineleisure.co.za www.suninternational.com

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MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM

A Venue Worth Celebrating...

If you’re hosting a year-end function, cocktail party, product launch, conference, dinner or any other occasion, Moses Mabhida Stadium is the perfect venue for you to impress your guests.

With 10 spectacular locations available, you’re sure to fi nd the ideal setting for your function. The luxury Presidential Suite, for example, is ideal for intimate occasions, while the Mixed Zone is a great choice for large lavish events. You can even host your function on the FIFA 2010 World Cup Pitch itself! Whether you’re inviting 25 or 500 people, the stadium will cater to your needs, offering stunning surroundings and amazing views.

In addition, the stadium is easily reached from all around Durban. It’s in accessible distance to King Shaka International Airport and also close to the Durban beachfront. With delicious cuisine, an experienced team of event co- ordinators and even a collection of stunning South African artwork, it goes without saying that any function held at Moses Mabhida Stadium will be a memorable one!

If you’re interested in hosting an event at the stadium, simply call the hospitality team on 031 582 8240. For information about the stadium itself, including its great attractions, go to www.mmstadium.com or call 031 582 8240.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Top of the Arch - - - - - 30 World Cup Pitch - - - - - 1 000 Presidential Suite 170 50 30 - 60 150 Presidential Atrium 700 140 80 - 200 220 Presidential Business Club 536 300 150 - 220 300 Mixed Zone 736 500 250 - 300 500 Gold Business Club 1 254 100 50 - 90 100 Isaiah Ntshangase Road (Walter Gilbert Rd) Gold Business Clubs 8 & 9 299 120 50 - 140 200 Durban, 4001 Platinum Club 213 60 30 - 70 200 T: +27 +31 582 8240 W: www.mmstadium.com Ocean Atrium 700 140 80 - 200 220

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OLWANDLE SUITE HOTEL & CONFERENCES

On 110 Stalwart Simelane Street, Corner Stalwart Simelane and Monty Naicker. A stone throw (i.e. under 2 minute walk) from Durban International Convention Centre (ICC). About 800m from the beach. Literally everything you require is 5 minutes away, e.g. uShaka Marine Theme Park, Moses Mabhida 2010 Soccer World Cup Stadium. We offer two conference rooms. The large one with a capacity of 90 and the small one can carry 70 guests on a classroom set up. Our 50 bedroom hotel offers wireless internet connection, which is also available from the room, if you have a laptop. Secure parking is available with additional capacity at the ICC parking.

110 Stalwart Simelane St, Durban T: +27 (0)31 332 9972 Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) C: +27 (0)82 383 0257 F: +27 (0)31 368 1953 Large Conference Room 104.9 150 90 50 100 180 E: [email protected] Small Conference 64.5 90 70 24 40 100 W: www.olwandle.co.za

PROTEA HOTEL EDWARD

The Protea Hotel Edward harks back to a time of Victorian elegance with personalised friendly service and extremely comfortable rooms offering a luxurious experience. For the corporate traveller we are situated 5 minutes away from Durban CBD and the International Convention Centre. We are within easy access to all major highways and King Shaka Airport is a mere 35 minutes away. For the leisure GUESTS we have gorgeous stretches of golden sands and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean only 50m away. Accommodation consists of 101 refurbished stylish rooms, equipped with LCD TV’s, en suite Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Banqueting Cocktail U-shape Boardroom bathrooms and executive work desks. (m2) Prince of Wales 248 200 170 140 200 60 n/a Victoria 130 100 70 70 100 50 n/a Albert 45 20 12 n/a n/a 15 n/a Alexandra 78 70 48 n/a n/a 45 n/a George 78 70 48 n/a n/a 45 n/a William 78 70 48 n/a n/a 45 n/a 149 OR Tambo Parade, North Beach, Durban Caurserie 25 30 15 n/a n/a 15 n/a T: +27 31 3373681 F: +27 31 3373628 Chart 35 30 15 n/a n/a 15 n/a E: [email protected] Boardroom 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 10 W: www.proteahotels.com/edward

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SOUTHERN SUN ELANGENI HOTEL

Southern Sun Elangeni is renowned for fi ne service, excellent food and reputable hospitality. It is the largest residential conference hotel in KZN with 449 bedrooms and nine conference rooms accommodating up to 1000 guests. The Award Winning Lingela Restaurant was recently given a prestigious Diners Club Gold Wine list Award and the buffet offers guests the best Diabetes SA approved selection in Durban. The hotel boasts two swimming pools and a state of the art fi tness centre. Renowned Executive Chef Shaun Munro heads up the F&B operations and ensures that guests enjoy cuisine crafted from the fi nest ingredients available.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail 2 (m ) 63 Snell Parade, Durban Great Ilanga 420 500 400 100 350 400 T: +27 (0)31 362 1300 Suites 564 500 - - 500 500 F: +27 (0)31 332 5527 E: [email protected] Small Ilanga 258 120 80 30 80 150 W: www.tsogosun.com

SOUTHERN SUN NORTH BEACH HOTEL

The recently refurbished Southern Sun North Beach offers professional conferencing in Durban, where guests can choose from three conferencing venues. Tailored to suit your event type, this hotel can easily accommodate up to 200 guests for business meetings and conferences, or even smaller private sit down dinners. All venues are fully serviced and available through a variety of hotel conferencing packages and include Day Conference and Accommodation Packages with themed functions and special menus available on request. The following conferencing equipment is available as standard. Additional services and facilities can be arranged on your behalf, on request. • Data Projector • Screen • Whiteboard • PA system • Pens & Notepads • Lectern • Parking (subject to availability) • Flipchart

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Boardroom - - - 12 - - Congella Room 95 90 48 - 30 80 T: +27 31 332 7361 F: +27 31 337 4058 Tugela Room 293 200 150 - 150 200 83/91 Snell Parade, Durban Umgeni and Congella (D) 142 110 60 - 60 100 E: [email protected] Umgeni Room 47 30 12 - - - W: www.tsogosun.com

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SICA’S GUEST HOUSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE

Sica’s Guest House, known for its welcoming country atmosphere, is conveniently situated on 3 acres of Durban’s gracious Berea. It is within easy access to stadia, beaches, shopping malls and other attractions. We are proud to offer fi ve different conference rooms and a boardroom, with facilities accommodating up to 150 delegates. Our fully equipped function rooms offer audio and visual equipment, telephone lines and wireless internet connections. Full catering and fi ne cuisine, as well as luxurious accommodation is also available. Our personal service and experienced staff will assist you in planning your function, making Sica’s the perfect choice... because we care as much as you do. Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Boardroom 30 15 14 10 12 n/a Garden Room 147 170 110 n/a 120 150 Palm Room 142 120 80 n/a 80 100 19 Owen Avenue, Mayville Racquets 40 25 20 n/a n/a n/a T: +27 (0)31 261 6155 The Stables 50 40 30 n/a n/a n/a E: [email protected] W: www.sica.co.za

SUNCOAST CONFERENCE CENTRE

Suncoast, with its unique architecture, bright lights, luxurious facilities and comfortable atmosphere, make it the perfect destination for your next conference, event or function. Situated on Durban’s Golden Mile, the Suncoast Conference Centre boasts two purpose built function rooms that are capable of hosting both large and small events. The venues are specifi cally designed to meet the needs of the sophisticated conference and event market. Linked to the Suncoast complex is Suncoast Towers and SunSquare Suncoast, offering excellent accommodation facilities for your delegates. Ample secure parking is available for all delegates.

The professional Conference Centre team are on hand to assist event managers and function coordinators to explore the many opportunities available on the Suncoast complex and ensure a memorable event. Suncoast Boulevard, Marine Parade, Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) North Beach, Durban T: +27 (0)31 328 3357/3358/3000 Colony Room 200 175 120 30 100 200 F: +27 (0)31 328 3680 Delano Room 400 450 250 - 250 400 E: [email protected] W: www.suncoastcasino.co.za

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THE KWAZULU-NATAL SHARKS BOARD

Consider the Sharks Board Auditorium as a venue for your next function: • Wedding receptions • Milestone birthdays • Product launches • Presentations Our versatile auditorium of 19m x 19m can accommodate: • Reception / party seating : Minimum 160 guests and maximum 300 guests • Presentations : Seating cinema style up to 300 people Ideally situated close to freeway access to and from the N2 and M4, with parking provided on site within a secure area.

1a Herrwood Drive, Umhlanga Rocks CONFERENCE FACILITIES T: + 27(0)31 566 0400 The KZNSB has two magnifi cent conference facilities for meetings and functions, one F: +27(0)31 566 0499 accommodating 50 people and the other 300. W: www.shark.co.za

THE OYSTER BOX

THE OYSTER BOX - THE LEGEND...LIVES ON Standing majestically on Umhlanga’s prestigious beachfront, with views of the Indian Ocean and direct beach access, the new 86-room Oyster Box Hotel is one of South Africa’s most distinguished hotels. Renowned for its cuisine, guests can choose to dine casually in the ‘Ocean Terrace’; the fi ne-dining ‘Grill Room’, sunken ‘Wine Cellar’, sumptuous ‘Palm Court’, rooftop ‘Lighthouse Bar’ or the contemporary ‘Oyster Bar’, serving freshly plucked oysters. The Spa, set in lush, tropical surroundings, offers the widest range of wellness and beauty treatment options. KZN’s premiere wedding and honeymoon destination and a popular business venue. Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Union Castle 44.28 20 12 12 20 25 Colony 67.32 20 15 15 20 30 2 Light House Road, Umhlanga Shell 92 40 24 20 30 50 T: +27 (0)31 514 5000 Pearl 208 150 50 40 120 200 F: +27 (0)31 514 5100 Durban July 107.12 70 30 25 50 100 E: [email protected] W: www.oysterboxhotel.co.za

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THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE DURBAN

The Durban International Convention Centre boasts the largest column free, fl at fl oor, multi- purpose space in Africa coupled with state of the art technology. The facility is ISO 9001, 14001, 22000 and HACCP certifi ed and was voted Africa’s Leading Conference Centre for the 10th year by the World Travel Awards. The Durban ICC is purpose-built, fully air- conditioned and comprises six convention halls that are interlinked, but separate. Halls 1-3 are classic convention and meetings spaces whilst halls 4-6 double as convention and meetings spaces and as the fl at fl oor space for the ICC Arena, the leading indoor sports and entertainment venue in Durban which accommodates up to 10 000 spectators. The ICC Arena has full technical capacity for live broadcasts as well as house lighting suitable for TV production fi lming. The Centre is fully wi-fi enabled and there are two on-site generators which can fully power the centre in the event of power disruptions. Operable walls allow for venue fl exibility, catering for plenary seating of up to 10 000 delegates and raked seating for 3 880 delegates. The 6 halls can be opened up to form one large venue of 9 250m_ of fl at fl oor column free space and there are three outdoor courtyard venues of over 1 000m_. In addition the facility boasts up to 25 meeting rooms ranging from 43m_ to 396m_ and there is undercover parking for 1000 vehicles. In addition to the ICC Durban facilities the adjacent ICC Exhibition Centre offers up to 13 200m_ of usable and fl exible space across 2 halls. For large events there are other open spaces which can be used within the Durban Room Name Size Theatre Classroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) ICC precinct where a variety of marquees and pavilions can be erected as required providing Hall 1 1 480 1 680 750 600 1 050 up to 33 000m_ of conference and exhibition Hall 1A/1B 724 840 375 250 525 space. Hall 2 2 760 2 600 1 350 1 000 2 400 Within the Durban ICC there is a Business Halls 2AF/2DE 690 630 260 220 600 Complex which includes banking and foreign exchange facilities, medical services, stationery Hall 2B/2C 690 650 260 220 600 and postal services. Hall 3 2 346 2 300 1 220 1 100 2 100 Hall 3A 1 472 1 250 650 700 1 400 Hall 3B/3C 437 1 500 250 200 350 Hall 4 1628 1 600 1 100 700 1 700 Hall 4A/4B 484 500 300 200 450 Hall 4C/4D 330 380 100 150 400 Hall 5 1 656 1 840 1 000 - - 45 Bram Fisher Road Hall 5AB/5CD 828 750 500 180 550 Durban Hall 6 612 2 238 240 - - KwaZulu-Natal Hall 6A/6B 306 1 234 120 - - T: +27 31 360 1000 Hall 1 to 6 11 260 10 000 - - - F: +27 31 360 1005 Meeting Room 11+12 402 320 150 200 240 E: [email protected] Meeting Romm 21+22 393 400 150 200 280 W: www.icc.co.za

20 | Meeting Industry Guide PIETERMARITZBURG AND MIDLANDS

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Pietermaritzburg, set amidst forested hills and The charming city of Pietermaritzburg is the capital veritable feast of present-day experiences and is a the rolling countryside of the KwaZulu-Natal and second largest city in KwaZulu-Natal and is popular events city hosting international sporting Midlands, is one of the best-preserved Victorian the administrative capital of the province. It is highlights. It is where the annual Dusi Canoe cities in the world. Visits by the likes of Gandhi, conveniently situated approximately 80km inland Marathon starts, and is the beginning or ending Mandela and Queen Victoria, the Comrades and from the city of Durban and is an easy 40 minute point of the world-renowned annual Comrades Dusi Marathons as well as its museums, art galleries, drive from Durban en-route to . Marathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, which attracts about 20 000 participants. And quaint antique shops, markets and a special style of Pietermaritzburg offers a number of venues ranging from small venues with boardroom facilities to since 2009 has become a popular choice for UCI country living are some of the things that make the larger conference venues and educational facilities. (International Cycling Union) World Class cycling Pietermaritzburg and Midlands region of South Africa Being a contemporary African city that is steeped events in the disciplines of Mountain Biking and famous. The Midlands landscape is dominated by in history and speaks of Zulu, Boer, British and BMX. The permanent BMX track venue at Alexander pastures and pine forests, dotted with a myriad of Indian infl uences, the city is a cultural treasure Park in the centre of the city is the legacy project waterfalls, lakes, dams, and Zulu villages. This region trove brimming with diversity and colour, and offers of three successful years of hosting the prestigious offers an eclectic and fascinating mix of arts and various cultural activities that lend themselves to BMX World Championships. Furthermore, the city will be hosting the UCI MTB World Championships crafts, world-class restaurants and homely comforts, being incorporated into a conference programme. and Masters event 2013. Other attractions include with a wide range of adventurous, natural and Take in the many heritage sites on a walk through the city’s historical centre and enjoy the architecture both the annual Art in the Park, a large outdoor art historical pursuits. and history of the town. One of the highlights of the exhibition, and Cars in the Park, a popular gathering town is the City Hall, built in 1893. It is reputed to be of vintage cars held in Alexandra Park as well as the one of the largest all-brick buildings in the southern Royal Show and the Garden & Leisure Show, which is hemisphere. The organ housed here is still used for often referred to as South Africa’s ‘Chelsea’. The Royal recitals and concerts. Agricultural Society Showgrounds has banqueting facilities for up to 6,700 as well as a wide variety of Pietermaritzburg and its surroundings offer a meeting rooms.

Meeting Industry Guide | 21 From a cultural and historical perspective the regions experience. Many venues offer onsite accommodation The Edendale and Heritage and Freedom Route and banqueting facilities. Looking for a day spa, provide the history of the struggle of Blacks against destination spa or health spa? Incentive visitors the City Colonial powers since 1851. The route is part will be spoilt for choice as the Midlands offers some of KZN Freedom Route incorporating Nelson Mandela, of the fi nest spas South Africa has to offer, such as Mahatma Gandhi, , John Dube and Chief the fi ve star luxury of Fordoun Spa Hotel, providing Albert Luthuli. It also captures Mandela’s appearance sophisticated spa seekers with an enviable range of and speech in the All in Africa Conference in 1961 treatments and rituals using the world’s favourite spa and the political struggles of the 1980s. For a true products alongside traditional African treatments. township experience visit the 033 Lifestyle in Imbali and SD Lounge in Sobantu where visitors can mingle If it’s an adrenaline-charged adventure you want, with the locals, enjoy shisanyama and an ice cold drink. Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands is the place to be. The city and surrounds offer thrills on land, water The Midlands offer excellent hotels, guest houses and in the air. For teambuilding, the Karkloof Canopy and country lodges, restaurants and tea-gardens Tours is very popular but so is the fi shing, with some as well as some of the fi nest adventure, relaxation, of the best trout fi shing waters in South Africa found authentic experiences and shopping in South Africa, in the Midlands. The forests and hills offer memorable not to mention some spectacular meetings and events mountain biking and 4x4 trails or abseil the 107m drop venues - many of the accommodation facilities of this down the Howick Falls. Get wet as you go tubing or region have ideal venues for small to medium sized kayaking down the Dusi River or white water rafting meetings such as Lythwood Lodge, Rawdons Hotel on the magnifi cent River, said to be second and The Windmills Boutique Hotel. The Midlands only to the mighty Zambezi. Meander route which runs mainly between Howick and is a delightful shopping and This region has much to offer the conference delegate browsing side-trip, including numerous antique shops, or incentive visitor - cultural experiences, adrenalin art galleries and arts and crafts studios with the pumping activities and sublime spas as well as potential of turning every visit into a truly memorable absolutely memorable moments.

EVENTS: THE ROYAL SHOW - MAY THE MIDMAR MILE - FEBRUARY The Pietermaritzburg Royal Show attracts visitors from far and wide and has The annual Midmar Mile is world’s largest open-water swimming event and draws approximately 13 different exhibition halls and 350 exhibitors ranging from thousands of competitors, from recreational swimmers to serious international crafts and home-ware to agricultural events and entertainment. athletes and Olympic medallists. - JUNE THE DUSI CANOE MARATHON - FEBRUARY Taking place between Pietermaritzburg and the coastal city of Durban, the This three day canoeing event between Poetermaritzburg and Durban takes place on 90 kilometres long Comrades is considered the world’s greatest ultra- the Msundusi River (more commonly known as the Dusi) and features local as well as marathons. The direction of the race alternates annually between the two cities. international paddlers.

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FORDOUN

Fordoun is an Award winning Boutique Hotel and Spa which offers a conveniently located destination, luxuriously appointed rooms, friendly service, a superior fi ne dining restau- rant, with a conference centre ideal for smaller groups. The conference room can accommodate up to 60 delegates cinema style, or 34 delegates boardroom style. Fordoun’s popularity is largely due to the service the group will receive; with smaller groups, individual and group requests can be afforded specifi c attention. Just over an hour from Durban and a mere half an hour from Pietermaritzburg, Fordoun offers delegates an accessible venue that delivers great food and service, with facilities that will help add value to any conference.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail R 103, Nottingham Road (m2) T: +27 (0)33 266 6217 Norms Hall 120 60 40 40 60 70 F: 086 603 8778 Green Room 30 15 10 10 15 20 E: [email protected] W: www.fordoun.com

LYTHWOOD LODGE

Lythwood Lodge is situated in the heart of the Natal Midlands and is set on a 275 acre estate. Steeped in history, our magnifi cent offerings include tailor-made weddings, superb conferencing, trout fi shing, croquet on the lawns, walks in the indigenous forest and heart- warming fi res. We welcome you to share with us true peace and tranquillity supported by personal service that equals any top international establishment. Offers a variety of accommodation from self- catering cottages to executive hotel suites, all of which meet top international standards. We have 30 rooms in total. Each room has an en suite bathroom with separate shower and bath (excluding the wheelchair friendly room, which has a large shower area only), and is heated either by a wood or gas fi re. Our conference room can take up to 300 people. Also available: • Beauty Salon on-site • Generator • Great outdoor surroundings for Team Building Activities

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Khaya C 300 300 250 250 250 T: (0) 33 234 4666 F: (0) 33 234 4668 Endebeni 50 30 40 C: 071 688 1534 E: [email protected] Ibhubesi 10 W: www.lythwood.com

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ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

The Royal Showgrounds are approximately 18 hectares in size and are utilised throughout the year for functions ranging from private exhibitions, conferences and product launches through to equestrian and international sporting events, community gatherings and concerts. The versatility of the Society’s many indoor and outdoor facilities, its convenient location and extensive safe parking available, all contribute to making the Royal Showgrounds an eminently suitable - and popular - functional venue. It is for these reasons that some 13 000 guests are hosted each month to as many as 50 different functions, making it in the top 5 of South Africa’s largest conference and function venues. Certain of the indoor facilities, several of which incorporate kitchens, can cater for numbers in excess of 1000, with the Olympia Hall capable of seating over 2500 guests ‘theatre-style’. At the opposite end of the spectrum there are three tastefully furnished smaller meeting (or break-away) rooms for up to 40 delegates, all of which incorporate their own reception areas, Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) kitchen and ablution facilities. Hall 1 465 550 160 - 250 300 Externally, a number of sites can be made available. A main arena can accommodate up Hall 2 900 1100 550 - 700 800 to 25 000 visitors in ‘open air’ format, or under Hall 4A 368 450 120 - 250 300 marquee.The smaller cattle arena is suitable for Hall 4B 484 600 400 - 450 500 functions catering for up to 1500, whilst the ‘Village Green’ and landscaped individual sites Hall 6 660 700 300 - 450 500 can be used for smaller events. Hall 7 590 600 260 - 350 400 The Royal Agricultural Society offers an in-house Hall 8 800 900 380 - 620 700 one-stop-shop for all your event requirements Hall 9 205 450 110 - 160 180 including: • carpeting • draping • stages Olympia 2120 3 000 1 500 - 2 000 2 500 • specialised furnishings • fl oral decoration Grill Room 375 450 220 - 300 375 • catering • AV equipment • live entertainment Members 200 200 130 - 130 160 Terrace 660 700 350 - 450 550 Royal Showgrounds Pietermaritzburg 1 Howick Road, Pietermaritzburg Woodrite 128 90 60 - 60 75 T: 033 345 6274 Council House 195 300 80 - 100 150 F: 033 394 3540 Main Arena 10 000 up to 5 000 under marquee E: [email protected] W: royalshowgrounds.co.za

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RAWDONS HOTEL AND ESTATE

RAWDONS HOTEL AND ESTATE – since 1956 With over R2.5m worth of recent renovations, the `new’ Rawdons Hotel and Estate welcomes you. Famous for our friendly hospitality and our unique offerings, bring your next conference or think tank to Rawdons, where your every need will be tailor-made to suit your requirements. The rooms have been superbly redecorated and upgraded, with all the mod cons one would expect to fi nd in the city, yet with the charm of yesteryear. Arrive in style and land on our helipad, bottle your own branded beer from our renowned on-site micro-brewery, and enjoy team builds using our birding and walking trails or enjoy a fi shing competition. Relish in hearty cuisine in the Boars’ Head pub or enjoy fi ne dining in our elegant dining room.

Activities On site - Swimming Pool : Dam Fishing : Lawn Tennis : Bowling Green : Walking Trails : Our Own Brewery Nearby: Golf Courses : Health Spas : The Midlands Meander arts & crafts , Nottingham Road, Midlands Meander Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail T: (0)33 266 - 6044 F: (0)33 266 - 6048 (m2) C: (0)82 904 - 5983 The Churchill Room 70 100 50 25 n/a n/a E: [email protected] W: www.rawdons.co.za

THE WINDMILLS RESORT

The Windmills is the perfect country retreat for a successful business conference, strategic think-tank, executive meeting or teambuilding programme. As a professional country conference venue we provide: • Fully equipped, state-of-the-art conference hall with 150 delegate capacity • Private breakaway rooms • Accommodation for up to 60 guests • Rolling lawns for team-building activities • Various conference packages and itineraries tailor-made for each group • A la Carte cuisine in The Refl ections Fine Dining Restaurant • Delicious home-style cooking in the Cellar • The Coffee Lounge with its tall windows and magnifi cent views • And our cosy pub for those who want a tipple

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Banqueting 180 200 140 - 150/180 200 T: (0) 33 266 6965 F: (0) 33 266 6967 The Cellar 50 50 80 - 100 100 C: 082 807 9435 E: [email protected] Outdoor venue 600 400 - 450 - W: www.thewindmills.co.za

Meeting Industry Guide | 25 BATTLEFIELDS

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The battlefi elds of KwaZulu-Natal echo the The Battlefi elds region is a comfortable three- to four 200 delegates and is also the ideal venue for themed bygone glory of brave warriors and soldiers and hour drive by vehicle or coach from Durban, and is launches and events. Battlefi elds Country Lodge, their hard-fought military engagements. Walk worth the journey as this is where history comes to situated in Dundee in the heart of the battlefi elds, in the footsteps of famous military strategists - life with stories of the Battles of Isandlwana, Rorke’s offers four venues suitable for medium sized Shaka, Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi and Drift and Blood River amongst others. A number conferences as well as events. of lodges and hotels in the Battlefi elds region offer General Louis Botha - all these men played a outstanding battlefi eld tours, with knowledgeable There are several self-drive Battlefi eld Routes that part in the history of KwaZulu-Natal. Today the guides available to talk visitors through the secrets enable visitors to optimise their visit to this regions legacy of these critical, blood-soaked confl icts and sorrows, strategies and despairs of these great historic towns and sites. Knowledgeable, friendly and lives peacefully within the battle sites, historic battles. With many of these establishments offering accredited local guides are available and guarantee towns, national monuments and museums. facilities for small to medium sized conferences, hour upon hour of captivating company. These routes With more recorded battlefi elds than anywhere meetings can easily be themed around battlefi eld include options such world-class game reserves, else in Africa, this is the place to discover lessons which can potentially be mirrored in the heritage sites, battlefi elds and Zulu culture and another facet of the Zulu Kingdom’s past. But if boardroom. The Black Rock Casino in Newcastle has tradition as well as stunning scenery, warm mineral it’s more than legends that you’re looking for, a conference centre that can accommodate up to fountains, fl y fi shing and birding. the Battlefi elds region does not disappoint - the adventurous will enjoy white-water rafting down the mighty uThukela.

26 | Meeting Industry Guide The Battlefi elds Route of the Amajuba District offers and enjoy traditional meals as you absorb the sounds insight into the battles of the First Anglo-Boer War and sights of life under the African sun. Visitors to the of 1881 and consists of Langsnek, Schuinshoogte and Talana Creative Cluster will be able to interact with the Majuba and include interesting sights such as the crafters and in certain areas, be able to choose colours graveyard at Mount Prospect where General Colley is and patterns and work with the producer, to make buried and Hilldrop, the house of Sir Ryder Haggard. their own special product to take away with them. Various historic sites and monuments in Newcastle Conference delegates and incentive visitors will be able commemorate heroes like Gandhi, King and to experience weaving, beading, glassblowing, pottery, Mac Maharaj amongst others. At the Carnegie Art sewing, traditional plants, Zulu culture and lifestyle - Gallery contemporary South African art works can be traditional Zulu beading in a variety of fashions and in viewed and a well-stocked shop with local craftwork different applications and African pottery and crafts and the unique Isiphethu fabric art is available. The that refl ect African traditions and heritage. townships of Madadeni, Osizweni and Blaauwbosch There are numerous activities for adventurous provide a unique cultural experience and historic sites teambuilding; these include white-water rafting connected to Nelson Mandela, Albert Luthuli and other down the rapids of the mighty Thukela, or kloofi ng local heroes. Other towns nearby are Utrecht, the if the river level is low, hiking or mountain-biking ‘Town within a Game Park’, and Dannhauser both ideal in the magnifi cent Drakensberg Mountains, or even should birding and fl y fi shing be part of the itinerary. horseback riding in the hoof prints of Victorian Incentive visitors to the region can get a taste of Zulu soldiers. Other more relaxed corporate pursuits culture and heritage at the Talana Museum in Dundee. include a round of golf on one of the 9- and 18-hole The Kwakunje Cultural Village, where visitors are courses or trout fi shing in the cool waters near invited to experience Zulu cultural life as it was and Newcastle. how it is changing. Hear the tales, explore the culture

EVENTS - JANUARY NEWCASTLE AIR SHOW - JUNE The commemoration of the Battle of Isandlwana takes place annually at the end of January This is a weekend of sky-high thrills for young or early February. A 25,000-strong Zulu Impi and old aviation enthusiasts. From masterful defeated British forces camped at the base of aerobatic fl ying displays to SAAF Gripon jets and the Isandlwana hill making this battle the single Oryx helicopters, this air show is the starting biggest defeat of the British in Africa during event for the ‘KZN Winter Airtour’. Queen Victoria’s reign. Today cairns mark the graves of the fallen British soldiers.

Meeting Industry Guide | 27 BATTLEFIELDS

BATTLEFIELDS COUNTRY LODGE

Battlefi elds Country Lodge is half way between Durban & Johannesburg and situated in the heartbeat of the famous, historic Battlefi elds. It boasts 4 conference venues, 3 wedding venues, a chapel & amphitheatre with stage. Accommodation comprising of 70 air-conditioned, en-suite rooms. 130-Seater restaurant. Sparkling swimming pool, game viewed from the lodge. Golf & Lawn Bowling facilities within 10km. Team Building theme “CONFLICT” with top leaders, historians & guides. 980m Landing strip. AA Highly Recommended.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Royal Warrior 360 600 300 2 x 120 300 500 Esibayeni 135 200 100 60 100 200 P O Box 1311, Dundee 3000 T: +27 (0) 34 218 1641 F: 086 505 5858 Warriors’ Arms 60 - - - 60 100 E: stay@battlefi eldslodge.co.za Mthombo 32 - - 12 - - W: www.battlefi eldslodge.co.za Café Tagati 216 - - - 130 - LAT 28º 07’ 53.5” EAST 30º 17’ 25.5” EL +4040 ft Runway 11/29 980m

FUGITIVES’ DRIFT

This award-winning destination is acclaimed for its battlefi eld tours to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. The Lodge and Guest house both enjoy commanding views of the battlefi elds and the reserve’s twenty kilometres of river frontage. Enjoy superb meals in the splendid atmosphere of a veritable museum of Zulu memorabilia. Further activities include horse-riding, bird watching, fi shing in the Buffalo River, mountain biking and game walks. Expect excellent hospitality and personal service. The legacy of David Rattray lives on, Nicky and her team deliver a world-class experience setting the benchmark for heritage tourism in South Africa. Accommodation: The Lodge - 8 twin en suite rooms and family cottage . Guest House - 6 twin en suite rooms.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting U-shape T: (0) 34 271 8051/642 1843 (m2) F: (0) 34 271 8053 Library - 40 20 - 30 E: [email protected] W: www.fugitivesdrift.com

28 | Meeting Industry Guide PMB/MIDLANDS NORTH COAST

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The North Coast, with the seaside town of Ballito Situated within an abundant forest environment is Just north of Durban and a stones throw from King at its hub and located just 30 kilometers from the Zimbali Coastal Resort, an up-market residential Shaka International Airport is the Zulu Kingdom’s Durban, is well located with easy access to both estate, lodge and golf course. Zimbali - Zulu for North Coast, also known as the Dolphin Coast. Durban and the game reserves of Zululand and the “valley of fl owers” is an unspoiled region and nature This region, perhaps best known for its schools of Elephant Coast. This region offers visitors a variety lover’s wonderland. With dappled shadows from bottlenose dolphins and luxury seaside resorts, of modern facilities at seaside hotels and resorts as the lush vegetation and cool breezes from the Indian offers luxury, beauty, sport and history - an unspoilt well as boutique hotels, many of them with meetings Ocean, Zimbali is a wonderful canvas for the inspired natural environment with lush tropical coastline facilities. The natural setting provides opportunities incentive and event planner. The Fairmont Zimbali and warm waters. It is a malaria-free region of for a number of outdoor adventures from horse riding Lodge offers variety of meeting facilities, specialising infi nite beaches and gentle rolling hills covered in and hiking, surfi ng and fi shing to mountain biking and in personalised conference arrangements for small micro-lighting. Incentive visitors can work up a sweat to large groups. The meetings facilities are ideally sugar cane, a place to indulge the senses - either in in the morning on one of these adventure activities situated with superb views of the ocean, the Zimbali good restaurants offering fi ne dining, or partying and then relax in a sublime spa by afternoon before a Estate and the Country Club Golf Course. in nightclubs. Tee off on one of the excellent golf night out on the town. courses or for the sheer thrill of it - take to the air for a birds-eye view of this magnifi cent coastline.

Meeting Industry Guide | 29 This region boasts some of the fi nest golf courses in farming village of Umhlali, and only 12 km from the the Southern Hemisphere - golfers visiting this region King Shaka International Airport. It offers conferencing will be spoilt for choice with no less than six golf for up to 120 people. Umhlali village has beautiful courses of varying standards of diffi culty available. buildings, “old world” charm and a distinctly colonial The Zimbali Golf Course which is amongst the top atmosphere, the shops are varied and visitors can enjoy 10 courses in South Africa in terms of the ultimate home-made treats and fresh farm produce and witness golfi ng experience and a must visit to any keen golfer fi rst hand the crushing of sugar cane, and sample excepting the challenges of narrow fairways and freshly crushed, iced sugar juice at the sugar mill. bunkers surrounding the greens. The Prince’s Grant Walk a ‘muti’ (African medicine) trail through the course offers a great variety of holes found amongst Harold Johnson Nature Reserve or visit historic battle dunes, valleys, streams, and the lagoon and the sites such as the Ultimatum Tree, Ndondakusuka or clubhouse and lodge are a rare example of authentic Fort Pearson, or visit the burial place of the great Zulu colonial architecture. King at Kwa-Dukuza. Zulu hospitality is warm and the A fascinating cultural mix exists in this region that people friendly, and they are proud to show you their was once part of the great Zulu empire built by King heritage. This region is also home to a large Indian Shaka. This was created by the subsequent wave of community, so look out for their temples, sample their adventurers moving into the area, from the arrival of spicy foodstuffs or shop for fresh produce at any of colonialists, the French Mauritian sugar cane growers the numerous markets. This area abounds with ideas to the indentured Indian labourers. The Boulevard 44 is for memorable adventures, cultural interactions and an upmarket boutique hotel near the quaint little sugar teambuilding activities.

EVENTS THE MR PRICE PRO BALLITO - JULY THE BALLITO PRAWN AND JAZZ FESTIVAL - JULY The internationally recognised Mr Price PRO Ballito surfi ng competition takes place at Ballito’s Salmon Bay and Surfers The Ballito Prawn and Jazz Festival is a fun beaches. In addition to this action packed surfi ng event, an fi lled annual event where indulge in delicious impressive selection of popular SA bands will entertain the gourmet style foods freshly prepared by crowds with a two day concert, which is free to the public, at top local restaurants whilst enjoying live . The concert includes acoustic and rock nights. jazz music concerts performed by local AND international artists.

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BOULEVARD 44 BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Boardroom Conference – this is an ideal venue for small conferences and due to the location, our boardroom may be utilised as an operations room. Banqueting Conference – this venue is ideal for larger conferencing. The venue facilitates 120 delegates utilising a number of set up styles. Full Day Conference – R350.00 per person Half Day Conference – R280.00 per person The Day Conference packages include the following: - Venue Hire and Set Up with Notepads, pens, mineral water and sweets. Standard Conferencing equipment (Screen, top table and podium). Two freshly brewed coffee and infused tea breaks and eats at mid morning and afternoon. A delicious light lunch prepared by our Executive Chef.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Boardroom 16 T: (0) 32 947 1660 F: (0)32 947 2666 E: [email protected] Banqueting 120 60 60 140 200 W: www.boulevard44.co.za

CANELANDS BEACH CLUB

Where the perfect setting, exceptional views, good service & good quality food come to- gether... Perfectly nestled on the ocean’s edge, Canelands Beach Club and Spa is a luxurious and exclusive, 10 Bedroom Boutique Hotel. Canelands Beach Club & Spa is a one of a kind experience and a unique getaway venue in the popular upmarket region of Salt Rock on Kwazulu Natal’s Dolphin Coast. Canelands offers quality conferenc- ing facilities. Get optimum results from your conference in these relaxing and comfortable surroundings. Imagine yourself relaxing on our breath taking pool deck, soaking up the sun, sipping away at a Peppermint Crisp Martini, watching the legendary dolphins at play after conferencing.

Our conference room provides corporate groups with superb & luxurious environment hosting up to 45 delegates, depending on the seating style. Carefully crafted we pride ourselves in offering T: +27 32 525 2300 exquisite cuisine, anything from fi ne dining to the freshest seafood platters or just a small bite from our delicious tapas style menu, perfected with our warm hospitality and large variety of wines, F: +27 32 525 2301 cocktails and coffees. Half day, full day & full board conference packages available. Enquire about our E: [email protected] spa conference packages. W: www.canelandssaltrock.co.za

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FAIRMONT ZIMBALI LODGE & RESORT

An unspoiled shoreline, rolling hills and lush fl ora have come to defi ne the Zimbali Coastal Resort region. Set along South Africa’s sublime east coast, nestled between a forest reserve and a shimmering sea, the resort’s exquisite natural beauty is dotted with pockets of urban fl air and enhanced by the rich Zulu heritage of the KwaZulu-Natal province. Fairmont Zimbali Lodge & Resort are premier conferencing destinations offering 5-star facilities and world-class standards of delivery. Engaging service, unparalleled presence and a taste of all things authentically local will make your next strategic session a memorable occasion. Fairmont Zimbali Resort is a haven of luxury with 154 rooms, nine tantalising food and beverage experiences, Health Club and internationally acclaimed Willow Stream Spa. The Marula Ballroom can comfortably accommodate up to 220 guests and leads out to a private courtyard for external activities. The more intimate Sanderling Boardroom can host up to 12 guests. Fairmont Zimbali Lodge is set within an abundant forest canopy and is authentically African in its natural ambience. With 76 rooms and a selection of four food and beverage experiences, you will be treated with indulgent charm. With conference facilities for up to 90 guests, the Imbiso, Tugela and Umgeni rooms all offer scintillating views that will inspire delegates. Experience a magnifi cent round on the Tom Weiskopf designed, championship 18 hole golf course, spend the day on sundrenched beaches or spend time on a serene forest trail. Take your business to where unspoilt forests Only 16km from King Shaka International Airport, and a mere 25 minutes from Durban, Fairmont meet a shimmering sea and turn your special Zimbali Lodge & Resort are both easily accessible. conference moments into memories.

Room Name Size U-Shaped Classroom Cinema Boardroom Banquet (m2) RESORT: Marula Ballroom 280 80 200 300 50 280

Marula 1 140 50 90 150 40 140 Resort: 5 Corkwood Drive, Zimbali Coastal Marula 2 140 50 90 150 40 140 Estate, Ballito, 4420 Lodge: PO Box 404, Umhlali, 4390 Sanderling N/A N/A N/A 12 Phone: (032) 538 5000 LODGE: Fax: Resort: (032) 538 5002 Imbiso 76.16 30 65 90 30 50 Lodge: (032) 538 1185 Umgeni 31.28 12 12 20 12 20 E-mail: [email protected] Tugela 31.28 N/A N/A N/A 10 10 Website: Resort: www.fairmont.com/zimbaliresort Lodge: www.fairmont.com/zimbalilodge

32 | Meeting Industry Guide SOUTH COAST

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There’s no doubt about it - visitors are spoilt South Coast beaches offer something for everyone, There are a number of shops and farm-stalls offering for choice with what to do along the KwaZulu- golden sands, tidal pools and beaches for swimming, the abundant produce of the South Coast. Crocodile Natal South Coast, the relaxed region that lies surfi ng and sunbathing. Almost all the beaches have farms, banana plantations, candle factories and between Durban’s cosmopolitan ‘buzz’ and the life guards on duty and are protected by shark nets handmade crafts all add to the feast of local activities Zulu Kingdom’s southernmost reaches. Subtropical regularly serviced by the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and produce on offer. Feast on locally grown nuts or forests, blue lagoons, golden beaches, rocky coves, personnel. The Pumula Beach Hotel, with its stunning savour the strong aroma of freshly ground coffee - the warm Indian Ocean and sunny weather - this views of the Indian Ocean is situated 100kms south locally grown, harvested and processed at the Beaver is what makes the South Coast such a popular of Durban, its seaside location and indigenous coastal Creek Coffee Estate. The Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve destination. This coastline is a haven of unique vegetation makes it an ideal venue for relaxing, stress is the ideal place for teambuilding with a number of and less-explored places, set amidst rolling hills free small to medium sized conferences. Further options available - attempt an exhilarating swing into and fringed by palm fronds and wild strelitzias. south, set in beautiful lush surrounds, are a number the gorge, try the world’s highest abseiling site, and The outdoor pursuits range from golf, to hiking, of venues offering small to medium sized conferences in the rainy season (November to April) white-water mountain biking, diving, whale watching and and teambuilding facilities. rafting is and option. almost everything in between.

Meeting Industry Guide | 33 Scuba diving is a popular sport on the South Coast customs, rituals, aspirations and day-to-day lives of with excellent deep-sea diving areas at Aliwal Shoal Zulu people. Learn some folk-lore over a pint or two and Protea Banks which is the resting place for a at the local shebeen... take a stroll along meandering number wrecks. Wreck diving has added a signifi cantly footpaths and enjoy unbelievable views over Oribi interesting dimension to this kilometre-long Gorge. underwater wonderland that attracts not only a wide Popularly known as the ‘Golf Coast’, this scenic region variety of fi sh, but also many Ragged-Tooth sharks an has a comprehensive selection of attractive and awe-inspiring and surprisingly safe adventure. challenging golf courses. All in all, there are 10 courses Experience the delight of the ocean on a sea excursion situated close to or directly at the Indian Ocean. The and possibly share in the enchantment of watching fairways are lined by lush subtropical vegetation with dolphins frolic and swim around the boat and possibly some courses having their own access to the beach. spot a whale in season (May to November). Every Compared to other regions in South Africa, the green winter, there is the phenomenon of the Sardine Run - fees at the South Coast are relatively moderate and millions of sardines migrate up the coast, accompanied the golf estate accommodation is generally - despite by dolphins and other large fi sh and the thousands of the most luxurious appointments - not very expensive. sea birds which feed on them. The South Coast is affordable both as a business and family destination, with accommodation varying from Head inland and you’re in traditional Zulu territory, up-market hotels, resort style hotels to luxury B&B’s and with it, the chance to witness fi rst hand all the and guest houses. song and dance of a living culture. Guided tours of the vibrant Township or the rural countryside (See list of meetings venues on South Coast advert on of Kwa-Nyuswa provide an insightful look into the the inside front cover.)

EVENTS: AFRICA BIKE WEEK - APRIL THE SARDINE RUN - JULY Margate is home to one of the The ‘Greatest Shoal on Earth’, as it has been country’s largest and most thrilling named, sees thousands of visitors fl ock to motorcycle events, the Harley- the KwaZulu-Natal south coast to witness Davidson (c) Africa Bike Week. This the annual migration of millions of sardines. annual event attracts families, H.O.G. Dolphins, sharks, whales and seabirds follow (c) members and riders from all over the impressive body of sardines as they move the South Africa. along the coast.

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PUMULA BEACH HOTEL

Pumula Beach Hotel is spectacularly situated alongside the Warm Indian Ocean, only a 100km’s South of Durban and surrounded by indigenous coastal vegetation, this makes for an ideal Venue for relaxing, stress free Conferences. Charming and intimate, the highest levels of personal service and excellent cuisine are provided. In addition to this a selection of comfortable accommodation is available, which includes both family and double/twin rooms with sea or garden views. For Conferences and Teambuilding with a difference, Pumula Beach Hotel boasts four conference venues and each venue varies in size we can comfortably accommodate up to 140 delegates. All the conference venues are fully equipped with AV equipment, air-con, fi xed screens and all your standard conferencing equipment. Intshambili our largest conference venue has just been under a major re-vamp. The venue now has all the latest technology a large remote screen and really amazing lighting. Insthambili is now ready to host Product Launches, Gala Dinners, Themed Evenings and conferences.

On the 30th August 2012 Pumula Beach Hotel was awarded best Resort Hotel – National – by the AA Travel Awards

Room Name Size Cinema School Room U-shaped Banquet Cocktail (m2) Amawele 1 77.7 96 54 24 - - 67 Pumula BH Road Amawele 2 64.8 80 36 24 - - T: +27(39) 684 6717 Boardroom 34.5 40 24 15 - - F: +27(39) 684 6303 Intshambili 138.6 140 99 48 96 - E: [email protected] mZumbe 129.7 100 72 42 84 - W: www.pumulabeachhotel.com

Meeting Industry Guide | 35 UKHAHLAMBA DRAKENSBERG

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The Drakensberg is divided into three regions, The southern Drakensberg offers visitors a wealth of Reaching 3000 metres above sea level the awe southern, central and northern Darkensberg, and outdoor activities; from trout fi shing, and hiking to inspiring Drakensberg Mountains and the 243 000 all three regions are easily accessible by road which 4x4 excursions. There are a number of establishments hectare mountain park, that it’s a part of, requires makes the transportation of delegates uncomplicated. in the Underberg area catering for small to medium Visitors to each of these regions will be spoilt sized conferences and are ideally located to be able no second invitation to visitors. With seasonally for choice when it comes to venue selection with to include a 4X4 trip up the highest pass-road in snow-capped peaks, sheer cliffs and deep gorges choices ranging from luxury boutique hotels ideal for South Africa. This route takes visitors along the upper the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, a world heritage executive breaks, hotels catering larger groups with Mkomazana River up Sani Pass to the border with site, offers memorable experiences and activities onsite teambuilding facilities to picturesque ‘camps’ Lesotho (2874 metres above sea-level). Experience to suit everyone, from the adrenalin rush of tubing with chalets set in the mountains. Incentive planners this awesome Drakensberg area on horseback - down the mighty uThukela to sipping a sundowner will be spoilt for choice with any number of options from hour-long rides in the foothills to a three-day on a balmy summer evening as the sun sets over a available when planning a ‘must-do’ memorable expedition into Lesotho in the safe hands of a local event. guide and a sure-footed Basotho pony. spectacular mountain scene.

36 | Meeting Industry Guide The Champagne Sports Resort, located in the central delegates can be accommodated between the two Drakensberg, has the capacity to seat up to 2400 venues. Seek out ancient Bushman rock art, evidence delegates in two of its largest meeting rooms, making of the San people who lived in the area long time ago. it the largest conference venue in the region. For These paintings are one of the Drakensberg’s greatest smaller conferences and teambuilding options that cultural treasures, with some 20 000 individual rock have a community aspect to them the Drakensberg paintings having been recorded at 500 different cave Sun Resort is ideal. Set within the grounds of the and overhang sites between Royal National Park in the resort is the Drakensberg Canopy Tour which is also north and Bushman’s Nek in the south. great for teambuilding and corporate events. This The northern Drakensberg is home to the spectacular region is a mecca for the adventurous and offers a Amphitheatre which is the source of the uThukela number of teambuilding options... take the challenge River which plunges some 950 metres over the edge of of one on the many rock-climbing routes in the central the Mont-aux-Sources Plateau in spectacular fashion. Drakensberg or feel the adrenalin rush provided by The nearby Alpine Heath Resort, with its breathtaking abseiling, kloofi ng and white water rafting or take a mountain views, offers medium sized conferencing, helicopter ride to view the majestic peaks from above. teambuilding and adventure. The Mweni Cultural The Didima Camp, with its blend of ancient cultural Centre offers a glimpse into local culture and the heritage and modern facilities, offers a conference option to purchase hand crafted goods and medicinal centre with spectacular mountain views. In addition plants. The centre also provides accommodation to this its close proximity to the Cathedral Peak Hotel, and a range of activities including hiking, swimming, which also has conference facilities, ensures that canoeing, horse riding, and bird watching.

EVENTS: SPLASHY FEN MUSIC FESTIVAL ROYAL DRAKENSBERG MTB CHALLENGE EASTER WEEKEND MAY Splashy Fen, held in Himeville near Held near Bergville in the northern Underberg, is the longest running music Drakensberg, this is a fun-fi lled weekend festival in the country. This annual event with races for all fi tness and experience brings thousands of people together for levels. The event culminates in the 45 what has become the ultimate outdoor kilometer MTB Classic with its mountain music experience. biking and spectacular views.

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ALPINE HEATH

Alpine Heath Resort prides itself on hosting unforgettable conferences with great conference rooms, fantastic accommodation and cuisine, as well as unique team building activities available onsite. Located mid-way between Johannesburg and Durban it’s the perfect place to get away from the distractions of the city and explore the majestic Drakensberg region. In-house activities: • Alpine’s Amazing Race • Alpine Super Star • Bingo Bonanza • Protect the Egg • Karaoke • Sports League • Trail Trotters • Ultimate Quiz Challenge • Win & Spin • Trust Games & Ice Breakers • Noot vir Noot Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Lammergeyer 291.18 350 200 80 200 300 Arbousset 271.1 300 200 80 200 300 Auditorium 75 - - - - Boardroom 34 - - 15 - - Sutherland 45.91 30 20 20 30 30 Gardiner 45.91 30 20 20 30 30 Kelly 45.91 30 20 20 30 30 T: +27 36 4386484 Chapel 55 50 20 20 - - F: +27 36 438 6485 Boma - - - 220 - E: [email protected] W: www.alpineheath.co.za

SANI PASS HOTEL & LEISURE RESORT

Sani Pass Hotel & Leisure Resort is under new ownership and management. Renovations have restored this historical hotel to its former glory. All bedrooms and public areas have been redesigned with warm, comfy furnishings and select fi ttings. A well equipped conference venue accommodates up to 150 delegates and a wellness and beauty centre offers a large selection of treatments and packages. The Sports Bar and The Cigar Lounge serves sushi and exclusive whiskies, for guests with more discerning tastes. Due to the exceptional efforts of their roads department, you can enjoy a smooth drive on a fully tarred road right to the front door!!!! Entertainment facilities include: 9 hole, 18 tee golf course, fl y fi shing, horse riding, quad biking, swimming pool, nature walks and hikes, 4x4 trips up the Sani Pass and rock art tours.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting U-Shape 2 (m ) CENTRAL RESERVATIONS Maluti 40 40 10 50 30 T: +27 (0) 33 702 1320 F: +27 (0) 33 702 0220 Drakensberg 150 90 30 150 50 E: [email protected] Mountain View 180 W: www.sanipasshotel.co.za

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CHAMPAGNE SPORTS RESORT

Following recent resort developments, Champagne Sports Resort can now accommodate up to 750 delegates at the foot of the majestic Drakensberg mountain range. The 40 new hotel rooms and 4 new luxurious executive suites enables us to offer a total of 152 hotel rooms and 91 timeshare chalets of which the majority are 3 bedrooms. We are also proud to announce completion of the new BUTTRESS Conference and Exhibition Centre as well as 4 new boardrooms. Champagne Sports Resort now offers a total of 16 conference venues including the new state of the art Buttress Centre with a fl oor space of 1200m2 (usable area) which seats up to 1400 delegates and banquets 900 guests at round tables. Other venues include the Sentinel Room which seats up to 1000 delegates, the Monks Cowl centre seating up to 550 delegates, the Summit Room seating up to 400 delegates and the more intimate venues ranging between 150 delegates down to the private boardrooms seating up to a maximum of 20 people. Conference equipment includes the most up to date equipment with Crestron hand held controls through the bigger venues and all standard equipment through the smaller meeting areas. Delegates have internet access in the hotel and all venues and can utilise the business centre across from the new coffee shop. Nestled within this spectacular leisure, Room Name Size Theatre Classroom U-shape Banqueting Cocktail conference and timeshare resort is the (m2) magnifi cent clubhouse which overlooks a hidden golfi ng masterpiece. The top 30 ranked 18 hole Buttress 1200 1400 1040 145 900 1040 championship golf course has been rated as SA’s Sentinel 790.4 1000 645 120 660 645 most beautiful golf course in recent years with the clubhouse rated in the top fi ve 19th holes in Monks Cowl 454.2 550 320 90 300 320 South Africa. Summit 395.1 400 270 84 260 270 Other recently completed additions to the Ondini 177.4 200 130 48 150 130 resort include an extended dining room and Zunckels 155.5 200 140 60 120 140 largely expanded buffet, a new Wellness Centre and coffee shop with adjoining lounge. Turret 127.5 130 90 48 80 90 Amphlett 113.5 105 78 42 50 78 Inthaba 102.2 110 60 30 50 60 Cathkin Arms Bar Extention 98.99 125 60 48 60 60 Injasuti 77.53 60 30 24 40 45 Sterkhorn 42.49 50 24 18 30 24 Boardroom Greys Pass 25.16 25 20 18 10 20 R600 Central Berg Rd, Winterton Boardroom Dragons Back 25.16 25 20 18 10 20 T: +27 (0)36 468 8000 Boardroom Eastmans 25.16 25 20 18 10 20 E: [email protected] Boardroom Ships Prow 25.16 25 20 18 10 20 W: www.champagnesportsresort.com

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DIDIMA CONFERENCE CENTRE

The state-of-the-art conference facility seats 140 delegates and a large breakaway facility with a full height glass wall framing the splendour of Cathedral Peak. 1. Didima Conference Centre has two auditoriums and a boardroom. 2. The auditoriums are equipped with state of the art conference equipment. 3. The Conference Centre is versatile, spacious, airconditioned 4. The thatched complex offers a cinema style seating for 140, a lecture style for 100, a boardroom style for 30 , single U-shape for 36 and Double U Shape for 60 people. 5. 15 Seater boardroom Let ideas expand beyond the offi ce • Bordering on the upper Thukela area north and east, Lesotho in the west and Monk’s Cowl in the south, this section of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park is 32000ha in extent. • The magnifi cent Didima Valley contains many examples of San rock art, a wide selection of plants and animals in the extensive grasslands patches and is a hiker’s paradise. • Didima Conference Centre is situated within the magnifi cent mountain setting of the Didima and Cathedral Peak Valley, a unique blend of modern luxury and ancient cultural heritage. Accommodation • Didima Resort features accommodation of 62 two- bed luxury chalets, 2 four-bed chalets, A two-bed honeymoon suite and a six-bed bungalow. • The two-bed chalets are back to back and can be converted into a four-bed family unit. Activities • All accommodation at Didima Resort boasts • River fi shing • Walking and hiking trails • Guided trails , Bushman satellite television and cosy fi replaces. paintings and a variety of scenic destinations • San Art rock in-camp trail • Braais at the gazebo • Sundowner walks • Mountain streams with rock pools within walking distance to the resort • San Art interpretive centre • Swimming pool and tennis courts • Curio shop and Eland View Restaurant

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Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) To Book Call Upper Level 149.6 120 120 30 120 100 T: +27 (0)36 488 8000 F: +27 (0)36 488 1346 Lower Level 149.6 120 120 30 120 100 E: [email protected] San Art Auditorium 100 100 W: www.kznwildlife.com Boardroom 18 18 18 18 20 Booking online: bookings.kznwildlife.com

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DRAKENSBERG SUN LIFESTYLE RESORT Situated high in the Central Drakensberg Mountain, the Drakensberg Sun Lifestyle Resort blends in with the dramatic landscape, offering visitors breathtaking views and fresh mountain air. Our conference venue can accommodate up to 250 delegates, and can sub-divide into smaller self contained rooms for smaller conferences or breakaway rooms. Tailor-made packages are on offer depending on your specifi c needs. Our more recent packages are aimed at giving back to the community. Leisure facilities include Drakensberg Canopy Tours, horse riding, canoeing, sunset boat cruise, trout fi shing, Spa treatments, hiking trails and much more. The Drakensberg Sun Lifestyle Resort, in conjunction with Four Rivers Adventures, will be offering a range of community based teambuilding opportunities, tailor-making each activity to fi t into a group’s budget and time frame’. Some of the projects include: Cycle Adventure: On completion of the cycle challenge, the group will hand over the new bikes that they have bought to needy children. Jungle Gym Fun: The group will construct a jungle gym at a school - a whole lot of work with some real rewards. Build it up: The group will receive a piece of wood and other components, at the end of each challenge in order to build something to improve the future of local children. Plant a Tree/ Veggie Garden: An ‘’amazing race’ where the group will pick up plants at a nursery, go to a local school or orphanage and plant something that will provide food for children in the future. Fix a Future: A group will go to a school and do some DIY work.

Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail (m2) Summit Rooms 1, 2 & 3 combined 294 200 180 - 180 250 Summit Room 1 146 150 70 - 60 100 Summit Room 2 & 3 145 150 70 - 60 100 Off R600, Central Drakensberg Summit Room 2 87.5 50 40 - 30 40 KwaZulu-Natal Summit Room 3 57 30 20 - 20 15 T: +27 (0)36 468 1000 Boardroom 20 - - 10 - E: [email protected] W: www.southernsun.com

Meeting Industry Guide | 41 ZULULAND

The place of the ‘People of the Heavens’, Zululand This land has also witnessed one of the greatest While you are in Zululand, enjoy the welcoming wide is situated on the East Coast of southern Africa and challenges to the supremacy of the once mighty smiles extended to you by the local people. Enjoy forms the northern portion of KwaZulu-Natal, one of British Empire during the tragic but heroic days of the comfortable accommodation in major towns, the provinces of South Africa and has become fondly the Anglo-Zulu War. Not only a land of confl ict, it is game lodges, seashore cottages and Zulu homes. known as the Zululand Coast. This often forgotten also steeped in the fascinating culture of the people Richards Bay, situated just two hours drive north corner of the African continent is a land of exquisite who call it home. Rich in symbolism and tradition, of Durban, offers a fascinating blend of industrial-, beauty characterised by incredible diversity. On here the heartbeat of Africa throbs with an almost eco- and cultural-tourism; this harbour city offers all its eastern boundary its golden shores are gently mystic vitality. Cultural tourism is inextricably the implied delights of a beachfront mini-metropolis caressed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. linked to economic empowerment, and previously in the midst of a nature-lovers dream. The Tuzi Gazi Reaching inland to the west it is a place of endless disadvantaged communities are applying their Waterfront is situated west of the beaches and rolling hills and meandering valleys, grassy plains and traditional skills to meet visitor’s interests. Many offers a hotel offering conference and banqueting dense bush. Forest sanctuaries, reserves and misty tourist destinations offer insightful opportunities facilities as well as numerous shops, pubs, restaurants mountain peaks create an atmosphere of peace and to experience living Zulu culture at fi rst hand... take and walk-on moorings that add to the vibrant tranquility. Here echoes of the past are a reminder of an ox wagon to Zulu villages of bee-hive huts and atmosphere. Located in the Richards Bay CBD, the the rich history of Zululand which has included the experience traditional Zulu hospitality, or a rural Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre is a shopping wedding ceremony, and if you wish, visit a traditional destination offering a variety of restaurants and establishment, growth and development of one of healer. A visit to Zululand calls for an authentic ‘Zulu retail outlets. This coastal area which is known for the great nations of Africa, the AmaZulu. experience’ the memory of which will linger in your its ‘summer year round’ climate is fast becoming a mind long after you have left - a number of venues sought after destination for international sporting in the region offer conferencing and teambuilding events and has hosted a number of World Triathlon activities that will do just this. events.

42 | Meeting Industry Guide The Umfolozi Hotel Casino Convention Resort in four hours from Durban. A number of activities are located just off the N2 highway, inland available for relaxation during a busy conference from Richards Bay, is a vibrant Zulu themed resort programme, including open-vehicle game drives and and offers a fantastic choice of conference, exhibition, guided walks where one may encounter elephant, banqueting, team-building and business facilities for white and black rhino, leopard, , kudu, tsessebe, medium sized conferences. For an urban view of Zulu waterbuck and eland. culture, take a township tour showcasing modern Zulu life including taverns, shebeens and traditional The northern part of Zululand is an easy three to medicine shops. four hour scenic drive from Durban. Alternatively you can fl y into the modern airport at Ulundi. The inland part of Zululand offers an extensive Federal Air operates four fl ights per day between network of nature reserves and game parks ensuring Pietermaritzburg and Ulundi, Mondays to Fridays an abundance of fl ora and fauna to delight the visitor or you can charter a fl ight into Mkuze Airport near - from several hundred bird species, many species Pongola if you want to be closer to the game reserves of antelope, hippo, cheetah, giraffe to the Big Five... and lodges in the northern part of the district. Fly lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. There are a direct to Richards Bay is an easy 55 minute fl ight from number of luxury game lodges and chic tented safari Johannesburg on SA Express which operates three camps that offer a variety of conferencing facilities fl ights per day between Johannesburg and Richards from boardrooms catering for executive getaways, to Bay, Mondays to Fridays and once per day over the medium sized conferences in great bush venues. weekend. For international fl ights arriving at King Heading further inland, is the magnifi cent and Shaka International Airport, the Zulu Coast is an easy increasingly popular Itala Game Reserve. Situated 90 minute drive away. outside Louwsburg in Northern KwaZulu-Natal at the foot of the Ngotshe Plateau, Itala offers an abundance Amongst all the culture, heritage and wildlife there of diverse wildlife, the best adventure tracks and trails, are a number of excellent conference venues that most breathtaking sights and mountain views, and a offer breathtaking views and peaceful surroundings. thatched state-of-the-art conference centre. There is For the conference organiser hoping to have a perfect a 1.2km tarred airstrip, a tarred access road capable getaway for teambuilding, meetings, conferences and of carrying 48-seater coaches and is approximately incentives the Zululand Coast is a perfect venue.

EVENTS: THE ZULU KINGS REED DANCE (UMKHOSI THE NORTH COAST-ZULULAND GREAT TRAIN WOMHLANGA) - SEPTEMBER AUGUST Every year in September, thousands of Zulu maidens This event, scheduled for August 2013 is a100 gather at King Goodwill Zweluthini’s royal palace for kilometre long race of man versus train. The event the Zulu Reed Dance. The Reed Dance is a colourful and will see relay runners and mountain bikers compete cultural celebration that promotes respect for young against a train on a tough 102km scenic route from women and preserves the custom of keeping girls as KwaDukuza (Stanger) to Empangeni. virgins until marriage.

Meeting Industry Guide | 43 ZULULAND

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NTSHONDWE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTRE

Ntshondwe Resort & Conference Centre , KwaZulu-Natal Why choose Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife conference centres? Because we have it all, and more... We have the freshest of air, an abundance of diverse wildlife, the best adventure tracks and trails, most breathtaking sights and moun- tain views, but most importantly, we have a thatched state-of-the-art conference centre in magnifi cent surroundings. Situated outside Louwsburg in Northern KwaZulu-Natal at the foot of the Ngotshe Plateau. A Convergence of Business and Adventure Delegate Accommodation ‘Winner of three consecutive AA Travel Guides & SAA Resort of the Year awards’ • Sixty-eight charming chalets equipped with DSTV cater for delegates. • Chalets have two single beds, a bathroom en suite and a quiet study nook Activities and Amenities As for relaxation during a busy conference programme, • Open-vehicle game drives, guided walks where one may encounter elephant, white and black rhino, leopard, giraffe, kudu, tsessebe, waterbuck and eland • Self-guided trails for the energetic • The team at Ntshondwe will tailor make your wedding or conference to fulfi l your dreams and objectives which could include bush braais or boma braais, game drives, champagne breakfasts or a sunset reception overlooking the Phongola River. • There is a 1.2km tarred airstrip • Tarred access road (capable of carrying 48-seater coaches) to the resort. • 4 1/2 to fi ve hour drive from Johannesburg and 4 hours from Durban.

To Book Call T: +27 (0)34 983 2540 F: +27 (0)34 983 2566 E: [email protected] Booking online: bookings.kznwildlife.com

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The Elephant Coast incorporates the best of both Stretching from the iMfolozi River in the south to large populations of elephant, buffalo and giraffe and land and sea safari experiences with its world-class the Mozambique border in the north, this region is predators such as the lion, cheetah and the elusive conservation areas that include the iSimangaliso easily accessible from Durban as well as Swaziland, leopard and offers a range of accommodation, such Wetland Park, South Africa’s fi rst proclaimed World Mozambique and Mpumalanga. The tourism facilities as the Nselweni Bush Camp overlooking the Black Heritage Site, and Africa’s oldest game reserve, the in the Elephant Coast region are ideal for incentives Mfolosi River. There are a number of private game Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park. Natural and cultural diversity and small corporate, association and government reserves in the region, such as the Zulu Game abound in this narrow strip of land, approximately related meetings. There are dozens of game reserves, Lodge, that offer wildlife activities and experiences 200 kilometers long and just 70 kilometers wide, and beautiful beaches, deep sea fi shing and diving on a in addition to conference facilities. Ghost Mountain home to an incredible 21 different ecosystems. This number of reefs, mountain trails, cultural activities Inn in Mkuze, is ideal for small to medium sized conferences as well incentives with an abundance of must be one of South Africa’s most beautiful and and a number of historical sites. This is one of the wildlife to be seen during game drives and guided unspoilt areas - from the dense evergreen forests of few destinations where a visitor can see the ‘Big walks, cultural excursions, boat cruises as well as spa towering fi g trees; lush ferns and wild orchids; wild Five’ before breakfast, watch dolphins and whales facilities. Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge date and lala palms dotting the landscape; swamp before lunch, explore the depths of the ocean in the afternoon and go turtle tracking after dinner. has spectacular views across Lake Jozini, the Lebombo forests with tangled masses of greenery; mountainous Mountains and the Pongola Game Reserve and dunes, thick coastal forest and pristine beaches Not only is the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park credited with offers conferencing as well as a number of activities to the wonders of African bush with its thorn trees saving the once endangered white rhino, but it is including tiger fi shing, game drives, birding, boat and abundance of wildlife. also home to many species of antelope as well as cruises, rhino tracking as well as a spa.

46 | Meeting Industry Guide The Elephant Coast is an eco-tourist paradise and The Elephant Lake Hotel is located on the shores of the refl ects the essence of untamed Africa. Kosi Bay Nature St Lucia in the town of St Lucia, surrounded Reserve is an unspoiled nature reserve surrounding the Isimangaliso Wetland Park. With its lakes, lagoons, rare and beautiful Kosi Bay lake system and is a tropical freshwater swamps and grasslands, St. Lucia supports paradise of crystal clear water, marshland, swamp and more species of animal than the better known parks coastal forests that is home to about 250 species of and deltas in Southern Africa. This venue offers bird. The pristine beaches in the region are the nesting medium sized conferencing facilities and with its ground of sea turtles that come to shore from October proximity to both the lake and the Indian Ocean, a and December to lay their eggs - hatching occurs variety of team building activities are available. Whale between December and March. This is a memorable watching, lake cruises, walking trails, horseback safaris sight and one that is closely monitored by resident or canoe trips are all options that are available. researchers. Opportunities abound in this region for A number of community initiatives, including home- incentive visitors to get ‘up close and personal’ with stay accommodation, game reserves, locally trained Africa’s wildlife in a meaningful way by partnering guides, and the making and selling of crafts enabling with researchers in conservation efforts. These include the local people to participate in the natural wealth turtle, rhino, leopard and even whale-shark tracking of the Elephant Coast thereby enriching visitors with the purpose of attaching tags or collars for experiences of the cultural history and life of the area. research purposes.

EVENTS ISIMANGALISO MTB UNPLUGGED SEPTEMBER WHALE WATCHING JULY TO NOVEMBER The iSimangaliso MTB Unplugged mountain bike ride, fi rst held in 2012, From July to September the is set to become an annual event. The whales move north on their race takes bikers through the Eastern way to their breeding grounds Shores section of this remarkable off the Mozambique coast and world heritage site using existing from September to November management tracks and animal paths they return, heading for where they are likely to see wildlife and the nutrient rich waters of birdlife too. Antarctica.

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ST LUCIA ELEPHANT LAKE GROUP ST LUCIA

The Elephant Lake Hotel - a complete conferencing destination The Elephant Lake Hotel opens a new destination to the world of conferencing and teambuilding with its 100 seated iNdlovu conference room. With the distinct advantage of being surrounded by the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The hotel offers a vast range of activities that could be enjoyed, whilst individual tailor made packages and teambuilding programmes could be designed. Complimented with service excellence, the Elephant Lake Hotel is the perfect venue for conferencing, company functions, workshops and teambuilding. The team at the Elephant Lake Hotel has many years experience in the conference, special events and incentives markets and has successfully handled many events of various sizes and demands. The Elephant Lake Hotel is situated on the shores of the St Lucia Estuary. The hotel has 56 en-suite air-conditioned rooms, of which 51 shares a westerly view across the estuary. Complimenting the rooms, the hotel offers a pool, restaurant, bar, TV lounge, large wooden estuary viewing deck served from the bar and much more. The resident Elephant Lake Safaris offer a full range of activities. Teambuilding is tailor-made and arranged by request. The new addition to group is the Elephant Lake INN, 34 bedroom establishment, ideally located with close proximaty to the Hotel With its lakes, lagoons, freshwater swamps and grasslands, St. Lucia supports more species of animal than the better known parks and deltas in Southern Africa. The Elephant Lake Group has the ability to co- ordinate conferences and workshops for up to 400 people in St Lucia. Doing so the Hotel has preferred partnerships with various upmarket venues.

Elephant Lake Group & Safaris Tel: +27 35 590 1001 Fax: +27 35 590 1054 Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail Cel: +27 82 468 9997 (m2) Email: [email protected] iNdlovla 110 120 100 40 100 120 Hotel : [email protected] Town Hall 450 400 350 - 350 350 ElephantLakeGroupStLucia KZN Auditorium 300 150 - - - - @ElephantLake

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GHOST MOUNTAIN INN

The Ghost Mountain Inn offers over 550 square meters of indoor function space, combining the stylish comfort of Zululand’s Finest Country Inn with the technical requirements for a successful business or leisure event. From smaller meetings and intimate celebrations, to garden weddings and breathtaking banquets for up to 160 people – Ghost Mountain Inn’s professional team will design and execute a memorable affair. For delegates wanting to add something special to their function or to experience more of what the area has to offer, Ghost Mountain Safaris offers a variety of choices including Game Drives, Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail Boat Cruises, Tiger Fishing and Cultural trip or (m2) alternatively for those wanting to relax there are a variety of soothing treatments on offer at Ndumu A&B 167 160 95 65 120 160 Ghost Mountain Spa. Ndumu A 83 80 50 30 60 Ndumu B 83 80 50 30 60 Ndumu Patio 63 40 40 Ndumu Courtyard 140 80 100 Mtwazi 63 60 35 25 48 Tshaneni 27 8 T: +27 (0)35 573 1025 F: +27 (0)35 573 1359 C: 083 456 8423 Fig Tree Gardens 200 200 E: [email protected] Boma 80 80 W: www.ghostmountaininn.co.za Restaurant 210 180 120 80 120 PO Box 18, Mkuze, 3965

SHAYAMOYA TIGER FISHING & GAME LODGE

TIGER FISHING BREAK AWAY ON THE GREAT JOZINI LAKE Bordering Southern Swaziland, it is the southern most extremity of the infamous tiger fi sh population (Hyrocynus Vittatus). The lake covers +/- 16 000 ha, is set against the Lebombo Mountain range, giving the eastern shores deep basaltic drop offs ideal for tiger fi sh, has a river stretch of 5 km, and the Gorge, a 7km stretch with crystal clear waters and overhanging cycads. The game viewing and birding via boat or vehicle is spectacular! Guests are treated to 4 star accommodation, 10 chalets with stunning views and personalized service, excellent guiding and cuisine. A tented camp, sleeps 8, caters for more the more simple, self-catering bush gatherings.

T: (0) 34 435 1110 F: (0) 34 435 1008 C: 083 456 8423 E: [email protected] W: www.shayamoya.co.za PO Box 784 Pongola 3170

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NSELWENI RESORT

A three-hour drive from Durban, Nselweni Bush Lodge is a surprising departure from the usual bush lodges in the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife stable. Nestled inside a loop of the Black in the heart of one of Africa’s oldest game reserves - the iMfolozi section of the Hluhluwe- Imfolozi Park - this new lodge provides a high degree of romantic comfort in eight, two-bed, self-catering units, and is an outstanding venue for a small, catered, corporate bush conference. Unique to Nselweni • Accommodation at Nselweni is innovative and romantically different; • The Lodge overlooks the Black Umfolozi River which provide wonderful moments of tranquil game spotting as animals come to drink; • Nselweni is an ideal small conference facility, and catering can be provided by prior arrangement; • Guided walks and evening game drives can be arranged through the reception offi ce at nearby Mpila; • Staying at Nselweni directly benefi ts the neighbouring communities outside iMfolozi; • Nselweni is a very “green” establishment using solar power for electricity and using recycled, compressed plastics for the construction of the decks Activities • Evening Game drives* • Game walks* • Arranged through the reception offi ce at nearby Mpila Services • Wheel chair friendly; • Units are serviced daily; • A cook is available by prior arrangement for large groups and conferences; • Braai facilities; • Guided walks and evening game drives can be arranged at the Mpila Resort reception

To Book Call T: +27 (0)35 550 8476 F: +27 (0)35 550 9064 Booking online: bookings.kznwildlife.com

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ZULU NYALA GAME AND HERITAGE SAFARI LODGES

Zulu Nyala is a privately owned game reserve, located in one of the largest and most diverse conservation areas in Southern Africa.

When it comes to selecting an elegant and cost effective venue for your next conference or teambuilding, Zulu Nyala has on offer a choice of some of the fi nest options available in KwaZulu- Natal, with the capacity to supply both the venue and the distinctive accommodation. Zulu Nyala is set in peaceful, lush surroundings within a secure estate, with pubs, pools and tennis courts to add to your enjoyment and pleasure.

Zulu Nyala Game Lodge

With all-encompassing views across the hills and surrounding valleys, this elegant hill top lodge is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Host your conference in the quite of the bush while enjoying all the comforts of fi ne lodging; great food, a little sun-soaking at the pool side, leisurely game drives or indulging in pure relaxation with a thirst-quenching sundowner at dusk. For those who are health and body conscious, treat yourself to a game of tennis or a luxurious de-stressing body massage.

Accommodation 50 air-conditioned rooms, all en suite. Conference Venues • 250 Seater x Conference Room • 250 Seater x Quarry • 200 Seater x Filmset • 50 Seater x Nyati / Ndlovu Boma • 150 Seater x Restaurant

Heritage Hotel Accommodation Adjoining the game lodge is the Heritage Safari 57 air-conditioned rooms, all en suite Lodge, set in a bush landscape with rooms 42 luxury safari tents stylishly decorated in a colonial ethnic fusion. Ideal for intimate conferences, the Heritage Conference Venues Lodge and Tented Camp offers an authentic • 80 Seater x Conference Room African ‘boma’ to provide all the makings of a • 200 Seater x Large Boma genuine bush experience, with an atmosphere • 80 Seater x Small Boma you will want to take home... Contact: Carlo Folchi-Vici T: +27 (0)11 702 9300 Direct: +27 (0)11 702 9306 Room Name Size Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail C: 082 555 0615 (m2) F : +27 (0)11 702 9325 E: [email protected] Game Lodge Main 220 200 140 60 180 220 W: www.zulunyala.com

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SERVICE PARTNERS A successful conference or event relies on much more than just the perfect venue. This guide provides a selection of professional conference organisers, audio-visual specialists, coach hire companies, tour operators and a number of other suppliers that are fundamental in the delivery of a successful event. KEY: AVS - AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES DMC - DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY ITO - INCENTIVE TOURISM ORGANISER TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORT

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http://www.gearhouse.co.za

GEARHOUSE SA PROFILE Gearhouse South Africa is the country’s leading equipment rental company, specialising in Lighting, Audio, Staging, Power, Rigging, Audio Visual and Sets, which individually, or as a package, provide our clients with that little extra that we like to call “Magic.” Whether you want a product launch, a conference, a road show, an exhibition, an intimate business function, a concert tour, a small screen presentation or a memorable stadium concert; we understand that what you really want is SUCCESS. With the widest range of services currently available in southern Africa - backed by some of the most creative minds in the business, we would be proud to partner you in achieving the best possible results from your event, whatever it may be.

GEARHOUSE SA CONTACTS

JOHANNESBURG CAPE TOWN DURBAN 31 1st Street | Bezuidenhout Valley 38-40 Assegaai Road | Parow Industria 9 Kyalami Road | Westmead | Johannesburg Cape Town PO Box 15879 | Westmead | 3608 PO Box 751391 | Gardenview | 2047 PO Box 905 | Bellville | 7535 | Western Cape KwaZulu-Natal | South Africa | South Africa South Africa Tel +27 (0)31 792 6200 Tel +27 (0)11 216 3000 Tel +27 (0)21 929 7200 Fax +27 (0)31 792 6210 Fax +27 (0)11 216 3100 Fax +27 (0)21 933 7844 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Email [email protected]

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277 Main Road, Malvern, , 4093 KwaZulu-Natal, Tel: +27 31 464 0920 (Offi ce) Fax: +27 31 463 2938 / 086 51 48746

Contact City of Choice Travel and Tours for the real African experience Our full service includes: CONFERENCE & INCENTIVE MANAGEMENT • Registrations Absolute dedication and innovation with fl awless service delivery has made City of Choice the global destination • Invites management brand of choice. • Marketing and branding • Catering Our Conference and Incentive division has in-depth knowledge and experience of the local market. From the • Corporate gifting highly creative concept to the fi nest details of execution, we design a well-planned and closely monitored • A/V technology itinerary that is truly memorable. • Accommodation We tailor-make every conference and incentive programme to your unique budget, group size, corporate • Transport objectives and preferences. Whether in the city or the bush, at Victoria Falls or on an Indian Ocean Island, we • Spouse programmes ensure that our clients receive service at the highest level. • Pre- & Post- conference tours

Email: [email protected] | Website: www.cityofchoicetravel.co.za

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conference management exhibition management

association management destination management

CONTACT DETAILS

DURBAN CAPE TOWN JOHANNESBURG Tel: +27 31 303 9852 Tel: +27 21 914 2751 Tel: +27 11 465 0334 Fax: +27 31 303 9529 Fax: +27 21 914 5493 Fax: +27 86 664 9767 email: [email protected] Tyger Park 3, 1st Floor, Offi ce 103, Longpoint Offi ce Park, 484 Bradford Dr., 13 Claribel Road, Morningside, 4001 Willie van Schoor Avenue, Belville, 7530 Cnr Monte Casino Boulevard & Witkoppen P.O. Box 47156, Greyville, 4001, Durban South Africa Road Fourways, Sandton, 2191 South Africa South Africa www.confco.co.za

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TOURS

The Natal Carbineers’ Monument - Isandlwana

Take time out to visit the Battlefi elds For more information The Battlefi elds Route Association | Cell: 082 802 1643 and maps contact: Email: route@battlefi eldsroute.co.za | Website: www.battlefi eldsroute.co.za that forged South African History. or Discover the Heritage, Adventure and The Battlefi elds Region Guides | Cell: 072 271 1766 Wild Life that is KwaZulu-Natal. Email: battlefi elds@battlefi eldsregionguides.co.za Website: www.battlefi eldsregionguides.co.za

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Meeting Industry Guide | 57 INCENTIVES & TEAMBUILDING

THE ZULU KINGDOM, AN INCENTIVE DESTINATION WHERE YOU’RE SPOILT FOR CHOICE. The Zulu Kingdom’s rich historical and archaeological venues for a cocktail function, themed gala dinner sites invite exploration, evoking a sense of the distant KwaZulu-Natal, fondly known as the Zulu or perhaps welcome party bare foot on the beach past with Zulu warriors and mighty Kings and the under a Bedouin tent. Durban offers a number of Kingdom, is arguably South Africa’s most diverse more recent history of struggle and democracy. To distinctive experiences... think an exclusive dinner province thereby offering itself as a ‘complete’ regions rich in battlefi elds and monuments, standing within Durban’s aquarium facilities or sundowers incentive destination offering a diversity of tribute to brave warriors and soldiers; to majestic on the pier overlooking the ocean; a champagne cultures, scenery, attractions and experiences, mountains inviting adrenalin adventures and tranquil breakfast on the Moses Mabhida Stadium view deck including two World Heritage Sights. A strong rolling hills and green pastures that beckon you to and bungee swing from the archway or a picnic at point is undoubtedly that it is home to the Zulu relax and unwind at a sublime spa. In addition to this the Botanic Gardens, string quartet playing in the nation, whose history and cultural infl uence still there is a 600 kilometre coastline offering tropical background. Enjoy a sunrise bicycle tour of Durban’s remains strong. The multi-cultural traditions beaches and opportunities to view whales and sharks Golden Mile or inspect the shark nets with the of Indian, European and African culture, the as well as wildlife areas that are home to the ‘Big world’s most renowned Sharks Board and enjoy an spectacular mountain peaks, expansive golden Five’ - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. This educational tour at their facilities. Step into culture beaches and exciting wildlife experiences all mix of attractions provides incentive organizers with with a tour to Mahatma Gandhi’s Ashram in Phoenix make KwaZulu-Natal an ideal destination for a a huge variety of opportunities to create memorable and an Inanda Township Tour including Ohlange where memorable incentive experience. experiences. Nelson Mandela cast his fi rst vote in South Africa’s fi rst democratic elections or a City cultural tour which Durban is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city, where includes a visit to the famous Victoria and Warwick visitors get to experience the sights and sounds of Street Markets, the biggest Mosque in southern this typically African city which abounds with cultural hemisphere and a tour of the largest Hari Krishna diversity and multi-cultural traditions as well subtle Temple in Chatsworth as well as visit the Valley of 100 sophistication and much style. It’s both alluring and Hills Zulu cultural experience. fascinating, with a wealth of infl uences to entertain and enthral with traditional warrior dancers, mystic fi re-walkers and colonial heritage. Sample the unique vibrancy of township life, the fi nest curries outside India, fabulous fresh seafood and a calendar fi lled with thrilling, spectacular events. A shopper’s paradise with a number of upmarket shopping centres offering brand name shops as well as quirky boutiques and fl ea markets. With Durban’s near perfect weather of tropical summers and balmy winters and an average of 300 sunny days annually, it’s perhaps most famous for its beaches which extend along the eastern edge of the city, collectively known as the Golden Mile. A number of hotels and restaurants are located along the wide sandy beaches and paved promenade and offer ideal

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Take an ox wagon to Zulu villages of bee-hive huts and experience traditional Zulu hospitality, or a rural wedding ceremony, and if you wish, visit a traditional healer. Nestled in a valley outside Ulundi is the eMakhosini Heritage Park, the Valley of the Kings, combining a beautiful historic Zululand valley with the Ophathe Game Reserve an incredibly rich cultural and historical site - it was in this valley that King Shaka was born and where seven of the great Zulu kings lie buried. For current Zulu royalty, an audience with King Goodwill Zwelithini would be experience to remember. Located inland from Durban is the mountainous uKhahlamba Drakensberg region, characterised by dramatic cliffs and buttresses, steep sided river valleys, waterfalls and rocky gorges. This vast region is a conservation area and proclaimed World Heritage site both for the signifi cance of the ancient San The Port of Durban, handling more than 5 000 includes the St Lucia Estuary and Lakes as well as paintings to be found in many of its caves and rocky commercial vessels a year and the busiest in Africa, the Kosi Bay lake system. Enjoy the endless beaches shelters as well its outstanding natural environment. is also the destination for many pleasure craft, that stretch 220 kilometers from Maphelane in the A distinctly memorable experience would be yachts and ocean cruise liners. The MSC Sinfonia south to Kosi Bay on the Mozambique border, view a helicopter fl ip to the source of the uThukela and MSC Opera are set to sail into east coast waters game on self-guided or guided trails and routes on River, which when tumbling over the edge of the for the summer 2012/2013 season and are the ideal the foothills of the Lubombo Mountains in uMkhuze Amphitheatre becomes the spectacular uThukela opportunity to host an incentive, conference and or in the coastal forests and rolling grasslands of Falls, the second highest waterfall in the world. teambuilding event. Both ships epitomise elegance Lake St Lucia’s Eastern Shores. See the spectacular Another would be a 4X4 trip that winds its way up and glamour with spectacular interiors and all the coral reefs and colourful underwater life whilst Sani Pass, the highest pass-road in South Africa, into facilities you’d expect from a fi ve star resort and offer diving or snorkeling or embark on adventures Lesotho - enjoy lunch at the highest pub in Africa various cruise destinations throughout the summer ranging from kayak trips to horse rides. There are a when you reach the top. season, ranging from two- to twelve nights and number of game reserves in the area that with the The Battlefi elds region is an easy day trip from the visiting exciting ports and exotic islands. With world- aid of conservationists offer activities for incentive central Drakensberg, with visits to the historic battle class conference facilities, modern sports and leisure groups, these experiences may include the tracking sites of Spionkop, Rorkes Drift and Isandlwana a facilities as well as sumptuous spa centres, gourmet and tagging of rhino and wild dog. Another great must. Be sure to hire a registered local guide to make cuisine and a variety of entertainment, a cruise conservation activity is the tagging of whale shark for the most of the experience and relive the tales of incentive is the perfect way to meet your incentive research purposes. Jozini Dam is the southernmost bravery and great courage. The Pietermaritzburg needs all with one call. MSC Cruises offers a specialist point where the voracious Tiger Fish can be caught Midlands region is a delight to the senses offering a group department that takes care of every need and - fi shing by boat with white rhino, zebra and giraffe blend of tranquillity and pampering... think fi ne wines plans every detail. watching on from the shore is quite an experience. and gourmet foods, works of art and horsemanship, Both the North and South Coast regions are an easy A number of lodges and establishments offer but best of all sublime spas. This region provides drive from Durban. The South Coast offers a variety of insightful opportunities to experience living Zulu sophisticated spa seekers with an enviable range of activities for incentive visitors including scuba diving culture at fi rst hand... a visit to Zululand calls for an day spas, destination spas as well as spa treatments with ragged tooth sharks, zip-lining and bungee swing authentic ‘Zulu experience’ the memory of which will and rituals using both traditionally African and off the edge of the spectacular Oribi Gorge Nature linger in your mind long after you have left. international spa products. Reserve, white water rafting, a round of golf or timeout at a spa. The seasonal Sardine Run is nature at its most unpredictable best. There are a number of As an incentive destination, the Zulu Kingdom is a place of discovery, a place seaside resorts, boutique hotels and scenically located that will exceed your expectations and be a trip that will never be forgotten. restaurants ideal for sunrise breakfasts, wholesome lunches or cocktails at sunset. The North Coast, with Ballito as its hub, offers visitors a variety of modern facilities at boutique hotels and seaside resorts many of which offer banqueting facilities as well as spectacular beaches and inspiring natural areas that lend themselves to outdoor activities. Outdoor adventures range from fi shing and surfi ng to horse riding on the beach, a round of golf at a choice of golf courses and micro-lighting along the magnifi cent coastline. No visit to KwaZulu-Natal would be complete without a bush and Zulu culture experience. The Zululand and Elephant Coast regions abound with opportunities for a wildlife experience encompassing the ‘Big Five’, whale watching, turtle tracking in season as well as scuba diving and snorkelling. The iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s fi rst World Heritage site Meeting Industry Guide | 59 INCENTIVES & TEAMBUILDING

The Windmills Resort offers: • Self catering accommodation NEW • In the heart of Blue Crane Private Game Reserve • Jacuzzi and private deck • DSTV • Trout Fishing • Guided game drives • Bird Watching

Accommodation: • Honeymoon Lodge • 4 bedroom units • 3 bedroom units • 2 bedroom units • Fully Serviced • Tea/Coffee Provided

Central Reservations: [email protected] t: 033 266 6965 f: 033 266 6967 The Windmills Resort, Nottingham Road, 3280

www.thewindmills.co.za

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TEAMBUILDING The objective of a corporate teambuilding Zululand offers the opportunity of a bush adventure... that makes a difference. The Drakensberg Sun Resort event is generally to create a more satisfi ed following in the footsteps of the great explorers team has taken this one step further and offers a range and productive team whilst learning to members get to learn bush skills, animal tracking and of community based teambuilding opportunities. communicate effectively, learning to trust one have the experience of seeing wildlife up close and These include a cycle race which entails the group another and basically seeking to understand on foot. Think the Battlefi elds... teams get to act out doing a cycle challenge using new bikes that they how members of a team with different cultural historic battles and learn from battlefi eld tactics, all have bought. On completion of the challenge the backgrounds and personalities manage to under the watchful eye of experienced local guides. bikes and helmets are handed over to a local school, cooperate with one another. This is usually Or follow the route of a battle on horseback. Perhaps providing much needed transport for the children. accomplished in a fun, often adventure or a murder mystery or crime scene investigation... will be handed over to the neediest children, enabling activity related and defi nitely non work them to get to school and back ensuring a good start Think nature and adventure as one experience... orientated environment, of which KwaZulu- to their education. Their version of the ‘amazing race’ enjoy the pristine forests of the Karkloof and the Natal has plenty to offer. includes the purchasing of a fruit tree from a local Drakensberg as you whisk through the trees on a nursery and with directions attached make their way Canopy Tours adventure. A safe eco-adventure that to a local school or orphanage to plant the tree, or offers an adrenalin rush whilst enjoying the birdlife There are a number of companies that offer even plant a veggie garden. teambuilding activities which include the more and learning about the indigenous trees from the traditional activity courses and sports events. With experienced local guide. The location of both the With near perfect weather and an average of 300 the advent of reality TV the Amazing Race option is Karkloof and Drakensberg Canopy Tour make it an sunny days annually outdoor teambuilding offers a popular option. Think the KZN Midlands with its ideal activity to combine with other activities... conference delegates the opportunity of experiencing fresh produce, art and crafts and rural roads... each perhaps a spa treatment in the Midlands or more the best that KwaZulu-Natal has to offer whilst team has a shopping list and needs to purchase adventure in the form of white water rafting in the attaining the desired outcome. locally grown produce, fresh milk, locally produced Drakensberg. cheese and smoked sausages as well as other items Another aspect of from various places and then has to return within teambuilding is the a specifi ed time to cook a specifi c menu item, each concept of giving back to one different and all to be shared. Or a raft building local communities. These exercise on the local farm dam. activities could include Or think Durban... buy a bunny chow, traditional construction of a jungle beaded necklace, medicinal herbs from the market gym or the painting of a all within a pre-selected time and using only public class room, combined with transport. Take your team to the next level with the interaction with the kids ‘Big Rush Big Swing’ at the Moses Mabhida Stadium - in the form of a game of this is the world’s only stadium swing and the largest soccer or story telling. This swing of any kind anywhere. Think food... a team is often the fi rst time that cook-off with each member having to accomplish participants experience various tasks with the help of their team-mates - the African culture at a grass reward a gourmet meal accompanied with fi ne wine. roots level and often has a Think cruising... MSC Cruises offers sports and leisure profound infl uence on how as well as teambuilding activities amidst the glamour they view the world and each other - a team build of an ocean cruise The Inside Edge Meeting Industry Guide | 61 INCENTIVES DIRECTORY DIRECTORY OF MEETING VENUES

VENUE CONFERENCE VENUE - <<3-$=<6 Room name Size(sq. m) Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail No rooms Star grading SAACI BATTLEFIELDS \                  !" # $%  !& !! ' ( !  !  !  E: )(\  * *+   S -.   ! / )(\  * *+  .(  ! % 000*(\  * *+ / $ ! ! Blue Haze Country Lodge 2 Conf Rooms 160 100 30 3* T: 036 352 5772 2 Breakaway E: [email protected] W: www.bluehaze.co.za Farquhar Lodge Conf Room 1 65 40 20 30 30 40 16 3* T: 036 631 0847 E: [email protected] W: www.farquharlodge.co.za 1 2S 3/    $%  ! &! 4 5 '%  2  )/ 2 /* . % 000*/ 2 /* . Grey Goose Farm Lodge CC Big Hall 800 350 250 250 350 28 3* T: 034 315 3221 Breakfast Hall 300 180 180 120 300 E: [email protected] Small Conference Centre 50 50 50 40 50 W: www.greygoose.co.za Gazebo 80 60 50 80 80 Greytown Country Club Pannar Lounge 100 T: 033 417 2441 E: [email protected] Halls Country House Conference Room 14 5 suites T: 033 263 2696 E: [email protected] W: www.hallscountryhouse.com Hartford House Chapel 15 15 suites 5* T: 033 263 2713 Big Room 150 E: [email protected] Audotorium 40 W: www.hartford.co.za Ingudlane Lodge Dining / Lounge 90 120 120 60 120 120 12 4* T: 082 879 7734 E: [email protected] W: www.ingudlane.co.za Isandlwana Lodge Conference Room 1 16 12 4* T: 034 271 8301 Conference Room 2 8 E: [email protected] W: www.isandlwana.co.za Isibindi Zulu Lodge Conference Room 20 12 6 3* T: 035 474 1473 E: [email protected] W: www.isibindiafrica.co.za Ithala Conference Centre Ndlovu 130 100 50 100 166 beds 3* T: 034 983 2540 Bhejane 35 25 20 32 E: [email protected] Umkombe 35 25 20 32 W: www.kznwildlife.com Lennox Cottage Conference Room 216 120 12 suites T: 034 218 2201 E: [email protected] Majuba Lodge Lapa 70 40 chalets 4* T: 034 315 5011 Conference Hall 50 E: [email protected] Majuba Lodge 150 W: www.majubalodge.net Montello Safari Lodge Conference Room 1 80-100 17 rooms T: 033 413 3334 Conference Room 2 20 9 chalets E: [email protected] Country Club Conference Room 168 130 T: 033 263 1517 E: [email protected] W: www.mooirivercountryclub.co.za Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge Conference Room 30 10 5 suites 5* T: 071 680 4584 E: [email protected] W: www.nambitiplains.com 6 75 8  75   3 .( !! !    # 9 $%  ::  ;2 !! !   '% /    )   * *+   .   ! % 000*   * *+ Oaklands Country Manor Conference Room 30 10 T: 058 671 0067/77 u-shaped E: [email protected] W: www.oaklands.co.za Rorke’s Drift Hotel Conference 80 40 12 T: 034 642 1760 Lounge 120 200 E: [email protected] Mezzanine 16 W: www.rorkesdrifthotel.com Bushman Room 12 Royal Country Inn Conference Room 210 80 50 50 80 26 3* T: 034 212 2147 Saloon 70 30 20 20 30 E: [email protected] W: www.royalcountryinn.com

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Royal Hotel (Ladysmith) 6 Conference Rooms 180 200 71 room T: 036 637 2176 3 Breakaway Rooms 4 suites E: [email protected] W: www.royalhotel.co.za Talana Museum Conference Room 1 20 T: 034 212 2654 Conference Room 2 90 E: [email protected] W: www.talana.co.za Valley Inn Hotel 1 Conference Room 60 40 15 rooms T: 034 341 1721 3 chalets White Mountain Lodge and Conference Room 1 75 25 chalets Adventure Centre Conference Room 2 45 T: 036 353 3437 Conference Room 3 20 E: [email protected] W: www.whitemountain.co.za Willowgrange Hotel Conference Room 132 100 12 chalets T: 036 352 7102 E: [email protected] W: www.willowgrangehotel.co.za DRAKENSBERG Alpine Heath Resort (Three Cities) Lammergeyer 292 350 200 80 200 300 100 T: 036 438 8500 Arbousset 271 300 200 80 200 300 E: [email protected] Auditorium 75 W: www.alpineheath.co.za Boardroom 34 15 Sutherland 46 30 20 20 30 30 Gardener 46 30 20 20 30 30 Kelly 46 30 20 20 30 30 Chapel 55 50 20 20 Boma 220 ATKV Drakensville Holiday Resort Conf Room 1 1000 300 28 rooms T: 036 438 6287 Conf Room 2 60 60 41 chalets E: [email protected] Conf Room 3 20 20 W: www.drakensville.co.za Cathedral Peak Hotel Conf Room 1 180 32 96 rooms 4* T: 036 488 1888 Conf Room 2 120 32 8 suites E: [email protected] Conf Room 3 48 24 W: www.cathedralpeak.co.za Conf Room 4 13 Cavern Drakensberg Resort Conf Room 18 48 rooms 3* T: 036 438 6270 7 suites E: [email protected] W: www.cavern.co.za Champagne Castle Hotel uKhahlamba Room 120 40 60 rooms 4* T: 036 468 1063 Reg Pearse Room 20 10 chalets E: [email protected] W: www.champagnecastlehotel.co.za Champagne Sports Resort Buttress 1200 1400 1040 145 900 1040 152 Yes T: 036 468 0000 Sentinel 790.4 1000 645 120 660 645 E: [email protected] Monks Cowl 454.2 550 320 90 300 320 W: www.champagnesportsresort.com Summit 395.1 400 270 84 260 270 Ondini 177.4 200 130 48 150 130 Zunckels 155.5 200 140 60 120 140 Turret 127.5 130 90 48 80 90 Amphlett 113.5 105 78 42 50 78 Inthaba 102.2 110 60 30 50 60 Cathkin Arms Bar Ext 98.99 125 60 48 60 60 Injasuti 77.53 60 30 24 40 45 Sterkhorn 42.49 50 24 18 30 24 Boardroom Greys Pass 25.16 25 20 18 10 20 Boardroom Dragons Back 25.16 25 20 18 10 20 Boardroom Eastmans 25.16 25 20 18 10 20 Boardroom Ships Prow 25.16 25 20 18 10 20 u-shaped Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse Pioneer 120 30 30 30 30 60 5 rooms 5* T: 033 267 7243 6 suites E: [email protected] W: www.cleomountain.com Didima Conference Centre Upper Level 150 120 120 30 120 100 66 3* T: 036 488 8000 Lower Level 150 120 120 30 120 100 E: [email protected] San Art Auditorium 100 100 W: www.kznwildlife.com Boardroom 18 18 18 18 20 Dragon Peaks Park Conf Room 80 80 80 80 80 17 chalets 3* T: 036 468 1031 E: [email protected] W: www.dragonpeaks.com Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Mashai 1 25 30 82 3* Yes Spa Resort Mashai 2 25 30 T: 033 701 1355 Mashai 1 & 2 40 50 E: [email protected] Rhino 1 40 50 W: www.goodersonsleisure.co.za Rhino 2 40 50 Rhino 1 & 2 100 120 120

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VENUE CONFERENCE VENUE ACCO ODATION Room name Size(sq. m) Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail No rooms Star grading SAACI Drakens erg Sun Summit Rooms com rooms T: Summit Room suite E: drakcon sout ernsun.com Summit Rooms : .sout ernsun.com Summit Room . Summit Room . Boardroom Giant’s Castle Nature Reserve 1 Conf Room 100 120 chalets T: 036 353 3718 3 Breakaway E: [email protected] W: www.kznwildlife.com Ingeli Forest Lodge Conf Room 1 30 300 42 T: 039 553 0600 Conf Room 2 100 E: [email protected] W: www.ingeliforestlodge.com Kings Grant Country Retreat St Isidore Mill Room 136 50 25 3* T: 039 834 2730 St Isidore Mill Lounge 80 50 E: [email protected] W: www.kingsgrant.co.za Little Switzerland (Pty) Ltd Conf 1 & 2 100 35 T: 036 438 2500 Conf 3 30 E: [email protected] Boardroom 1 15 W: www.lsh.co.za Boardroom 2 15 Majuba Lodge Porthole 25 30 T: 034 315 5011 Lapa 70 70 65 65 70 42 2* E: [email protected] Conference 100 100 100 100 100 W: www.majubalodge.net and co.za Impolagela 60 60 60 60 60 Mountain Park Hotel & Conference Room 50 50 50 50 50 27 rooms Holiday Resort 2 suites T: 039 832 0026 2 chalets E: [email protected] W: www.wheretostay.co.za/mountainpark Orion Mont Aux Sources Hotel Conf Room 1 250 150 73 rooms 3* T: 036 438 8000 Conf Room 2 100 120 2 suites E: [email protected] Conf Room 3 60 80 32 chalets W: www.oriongroup.co.za Conf Room 4 60 40 Penny Lane Guest House Conf Room 30 10 T: 033 234 4332 E: [email protected] W: www.pennylane.co.za Penwarn Country Lodge Conference Room 70 11 rooms T: 033 701 1368/651 7 suites E: [email protected] 3 chalets W: www.penwarn.co.za Sandford Park Country Hotel Blanco 50 30 20 20 50 3* T: 036 448 1001 Matopos 90 60 40 30 E: [email protected] W: www.sandford.co.za Sani ass otel Leisure Resort aluti rooms T: Drakens erg suites E: reser ations sani ass otel.co.za usaed : .sani ass otel.co.za Silver Hill Lodge Conference Room 40 7 suites T: 033 267 7430 2 chalets E: [email protected] W: www.silverhill.co.za Spionkop Lodge Conference Room 100 12 rooms T: 036 488 1404 2 suites E: [email protected] 2 chalets W: www.spionkop.co.za The Homestead Conference Room 120 31 T: 036 448 2455 E: [email protected] W: www.thehomestead.co.za The Nest Resort Billiard Room 44 34 26 18 22 56 3* T: 036 468 1068 Breakaway 1 30.3 32 24 20 20 E: [email protected] Breakaway 2 30.3 32 24 20 20 W: www.thenest.co.za Breakaway 3 27 32 24 20 16 Cane Lounge 135 100 80 60 35 Ukhahlamba Hall 221 200 200 125 68 u-shaped The Oaks at Byrne Conf Room 1 60 40 40 T: 033 212 2324 Conf Room 2 16 10 E: [email protected] W: www.oaksatbyrne.co.za The Zingela Safari & Main Camp 72 50 50 20 River Company James Camp 75 75 T: 036 354 7005 E: [email protected] W: www.zingelasafaris.co.za Woodridge Country Estate 2 Conf Rooms 170 27 T: 033 234 4423 E: [email protected] W: www.woodridge-estate.com

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VENUE CONFERENCE VENUE ACCOMMODATION Room name Size(sq. m) Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail No rooms Star grading SAACI DURBAN Addis Bed & Breakfast Multipurpose room 30 12 4* T: 031 561 7302 E: [email protected] W: www.addisbedandbreakfast.co.za Albany Hotel Clansman 100 100 120 72 3* T: 031 304 4381 Townhouse 40 40 E: [email protected] Hilander 20 20 60 W: www.albanyhotel.co.za Hotel & Conference Centre Conf Room 1 250 100 48 200 27 rooms T: 031 768 1171 E: [email protected] Conf Room 3 100 72 48 80 W: www.assagayhotel.co.za Conf Room 4 50 24 22 30 Conf Room 2 100 70 48 100 3 suites !" #$ %"'\ ', T: 031 916 4545 Hall 600 150 E: [email protected] W: www.natalia.co.za Auberge Hollandaise Guest House Conf Room 60 25 10 suites T: 031 564 8568 E: [email protected] W: www.ahguesthouse.co.za Audacia Manor Ascot 20 6 suites 5* T: 031 303 9520 Epsom 12 E: [email protected] W: www.audaciahotel.com Avillahouse Conf Room 50 25 21 18 18 30 6 T: 031 262 4300 E: [email protected] W: www.avillahouse.co.za Balmoral Hotel Windsor 7.2 60 50 50 50 50 95 rooms 4* Yes T: 031 368 822 Edinburgh Room 5.3 40 30 25 30 40 E: conferencing@balmoral hotel.co.za W: www.rayahotels.co.za Beach Hotel Beach Comber 1 120 90 80 100 112 rooms 3* Yes T: 031 337 5511 Beach Comber 2 30 15 15 E: [email protected] W: www.beachhotel.co.za Beethoven Lodge Conf Room 1 10 16 3* T: 031 903 7227 Conf Room 2 18 E: [email protected] W: www.beethoven.co.za Bella Vista Conf Room 100 60 T: 031 765 2738 E: [email protected] W: www.bellavista.co.za Beverly Hills Hotel Plantation Room 136 60 30 20 50 60 5* T: 031 561 2211 Boardroom 46.5 12 E: [email protected] W: www.southernsun.com Blue Waters Hotel Pool Deck 250 130 60 350 263 3* T: 031 327 7000 Fontein Blue 200 120 60 E: [email protected] Salle 50 30 30 250 W: www.bluewatershotel.co.za Concord East 40 30 10 80 Concord West 40 30 20 Sun Deck 80 40 30 100 South Deck 100 80 40 Suite 209 15 8 10 Cascades 90 60 40 150 Blue Dolphin 40 20 20 Bongi’s Guesthouse Conf Room 3 rooms T: 031 572 3423 5 suites E: [email protected] Breakers Conference Centre Conf Room 1 120 T: 031 561 6169 Conf Room 2 50 E: [email protected] Conf Room 3 40 W: www.breakerscc.co.za Boardroom 10 Marquee 150 Café Vacca Matta Conf Room 160 T: 031 368 6535 E: [email protected] W: www.vaccamatta.com Calissa Lodge Conf Room 60 9 suites 4* T: 031 266 5080 E: [email protected] W: www.calissalodge.co.za Chantecler Hotel 2 Conf Rooms 20 rooms T: 031 765 3352 1 suite E: [email protected] W: www.chanteclerhotel.co.za

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VENUE CONFERENCE VENUE ACCOMMODATION Room name Size(sq. m) Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail No rooms Star grading SAACI

Chartwell House 1 Conf Room 10 50 7 rooms 4* T: 031 765 5962 1 Breakaway 1 suite E: [email protected] W: www.chartwellhouse.co.za City Lodge Durban Boardroom 18 14 160 T: 031 332 1447 E: [email protected] W: www.citylodge.co.za Coastlands Holiday Apartment Coral Suite 1 300 150 200 252 rooms and Convention Centre Coral Suite 2 300 150 200 28 suites T: 031 335 5000 Coral Suite 3 370 200 250 E: [email protected] Coral Suite 4 150 40 90 W: www.coastlands.co.za Coral Suite 5 100 40 250 Coral Suite 6 1000 350 450 Coastlands on the Ridge Hotel Top of the Ridge 1 80 7030 30 50 100 101 rooms 4* Yes T: 031 271 8200 Top of the Ridge 1&2 or 3&4 180 150 120 200 E: [email protected] Top of the Ridge 2 70 50 20 40 60 W: www.coastlands.co.za Top of the Ridge 3 70 50 20 40 60 Top of the Ridge 4 80 70 35 60 100 Top of the Ridge Combined 300 250 250 400 Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel African Fire Combined 578 500 300 100 350 400 134 rooms 4* Yes and Convention Centre African Fire 1 134 100 70 30 70 100 T: 031 514 6500 African Fire 2 134 100 70 30 70 100 E: [email protected] African Fire 3 134 100 70 30 70 100 W: www.coastlands.co.za African Fire 4 134 100 70 30 70 100 African Heritage 555 300 200 50 250 300 African Sky 268 300 200 100 250 250 Springbok 70 15 Bafana 70 15 Cozynest Guest House and Spa Sun Room 60 20-30 9 4* T: 031 564 4048 E: [email protected] W: www.cozynest.co.za Crinkley Bottom Park Conference Room 50 50 200 12 rooms (Nkuthu Gardens) T: 031 763 4149 1 chalet E: [email protected] W: www.crinkleybottompark.co.za Crowhurst Conf Room 40 30 22 10 5* T: 031 767 5202 Boardroom 30 18 12 E: [email protected] W: www.crowhurstplace.co.za D J Centre 6 Conf Rooms 820 350 T: 031 335 4460 2 Breakaway E: [email protected] Diakonia Centre Denis Hurley Hall 250 90 60 150 150 T: 036 310 3523 Mirriam Cele 70 40 35 E: [email protected] The Well 35 25 20 20 W: www.diakoniaconferences.co.za Ela Gandhi Room 15 Docklands Hotel (Three Cities) Portside 62 50 50 30 30 30 83 3* T: 031 332 8190 Dockside 135 120 70 30 80 100 E: [email protected] Shoreside 342 400 300 100 250 300 W: www.signaturelifehotels.com Duma Manzi Eco Lodge & Spa Conf Room 100 32 32 18 32 32 T: 031 566 3210 E: [email protected] W: www.dumamanzi.co.za Durban Country Club Renaissance Room 60 34 60-80 80-100 Yes T: 031 313 1777 Athlone Room 60 40 38 60 80 E: [email protected] Belvedere Room 250 110 80 200 250 W: www.dcclub.co.za Waterman Room 60 34 60-80 80-100 Umsinsi Room 40 24 30 40 50 The Card Room 20 24 28 24 20 Pool Marquee 50 40 50 80 Beachwood Boardroom 30 24 20 Beachwood Lounge 150 250 El Arish Restaurant & Pearl 80 10 4* Conference Centre Jasmine 40 T: 031 467 9576 Old Rest 150 E: [email protected] W: www.elarish.co.za Emakhosini Boutique Hotel Conf Room 120 21 rooms4* T: 031 203 4500 3 suites E: [email protected] W: www.emakhosini.com Emolweni Conference Centre Main Conf Room 40 16 T: 031 764 6948 Boardroom 18 8 E: [email protected] Embizweni Convention Centre 3 Conf Rooms 300 300 T: 031 564 3077 E: [email protected] W: www.embizwenicc.co.za

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Endabeni Conference Centre 1 Conf Room 50 T: 031 266 5999 E: [email protected] W: www.endabeni.co.za Endless Horizons Conf Room 6 x 15 70 28 10 70 80 10 5* T: 031 564 0360 E: [email protected] W: www.endlesshorizons.co.za Essenwood House 65* T: 031 207 4547 E: [email protected] W: www.essenwoodhouse.co.za Flintstones Guest House Conf Room 30 12 rooms & Conference Centre 3 suites T: 031 563 2592 ;<==>\ W: www.umgeniriver.co.za Garden Court Marine Parade DHS 1 154 150 80 346 T: 031 337 3341 DHS 2 154 150 80 E: [email protected] DHS 308 350 200 W: www.tsogosun.com Glenwood 48 50 20 Hilton 48 50 20 Glenwood/Hilton 96 100 40 50 14 204 3* Yes Garden Court Umhlanga Mlazi Boardroom 44 12 T: 031 514 5500 Mdloti Boardroom 43 12 E: [email protected] Umfolozi 1 54 60 36 32 24 W: www.tsogosun.com Umfolozi 2 90 60 36 32 24 Umfolozi 1 & 2 Com 144 120 72 64 48 Hluhluwe 1 83 90 60 48 40/50 Hluhluwe 2 85 90 60 48 40/50 Hluhluwe 1 & 2 Com 168 180 120 96 80 U-shaped Gateway Hotel (Three Cities) Cycad 1 59 60 35 20 30 60 146 3* T: 031 536 9200 Cycad 2 44 40 25 15 20 40 E: [email protected] Cycad 1 & 2 103 100 60 35 70 140 W: www.thegatewayhotel.co.za Umdoni 1 103 100 60 30 80 150 Umdoni 2 209 200 130 50 160 300 Umdoni 3 103 100 60 30 80 150 Umdoni 1 3 554 400 260 70 350 500 Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park Conf Room 150 100 T: 031 769 1527 E: [email protected] W: www.gibagorge.co.za Greensleeves at Camelot Tudor Room 300 150 50 250 300 Yes T: 031 765 9400 HVIII Room 150 80 20 100 150 E: [email protected] Castle Courtyard 100 100 W: www.greensleeves.co.za Greyville Race Course Stewards 350-400 T: 031 314 1658 Palm Court 350 Yes E: [email protected] Sea Cottage 350 W: www.goldcircle.co.za Sentenary 150 Sadler 50 Champion Room 550 Gwahumbe Private Reserve Conf Room 30 30 30 30 30 5 rooms T: 031 781 1082 4 chalets E: [email protected] W: www.gwahumbe.co.za Happy Days Holiday Flats 3 Conf Rooms 23 suites "'%?"''#Q! #X[ ##\ E: [email protected] W: www.happydays-toti.co.za Havana Grill Dining 1 14 T: 031 337 1305 Private Dining 2 18 E: [email protected] Last End Dining 32 W: www.havanagrill.co.za Hawks Rest Guesthouse Conf Room 48 70 32 15-20 7 and Conferencing T: 031 767 4013 E: [email protected] W: www.hawksrest.co.za Hellenic Community Centre Main Hall 750 250 200 450 100 Yes T: 031 563 3877 Members Lounge 100 30 40 40 30 E: [email protected] W: www.thehellenic.co.za Hilltop Manor Conf Room 30 26 28 9 Rooms 4* T: 031 563 0276 u-shaped E: [email protected] W: www.hilltopmanor.co.za

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Hilton Durban Ballroom 1& 2 340.7 350 170 240 400 T: 031 336 8100 Ballroom 1 166.75 150 70 100 250 327 5* Yes E:[email protected] Ballroom 2 166.75 150 70 100 200 W: www.durban.hilton.com Polo Club 300 80 40 90 180 Polela 74.52 40 30 22 30 50 Umgeni 39.05 30 12 12 20 20 Lotheni 53.28 40 25 16 30 40 Mzimkhulu 47.08 30 15 14 20 30 Mkhmazi 1 & 2 119.3 100 50 40 50 60 Mkhomazi 1 60 50 25 20 30 30 Mkhomazi 2 59.3 50 25 20 30 30 Injasuthi 46.8 30 10 12 20 20 Inzinga 50 12 Ohlanga 25.73 6 Mkuzi 25.73 6 Ubhejane 25.73 Holiday Inn Express Durban - Meeting Room 1 49.6 45 30 20 234 3* Umhlanga Meeting Room 2 31.5 12 T: 031 514 9000 Meeting Room 3 44.8 40 28 28 E: [email protected] u shaped W: www.hiexhotels.co.za Hotel 64 on Gordon Boardroom 77 55 40 25 30 65 36 4* T: 031 312 8907 E: [email protected] W: www.hotel64ongordon.co.za Hotel On The Park Room 1 40 30 - 30 - 20 4* T: 031 201 0017 E: [email protected] W: www.hotelonthepark.co.za ICC DURBAN Hall 1ab 1850 1680 500 500 1050 5* T: 031 360 1351 Hall 1a 1b 925 840 250 250 525 E: [email protected] Hall 2 2760 2600 1000 1400 2400 W: www.icc.co.za Hall 2af 2de 2c 690 650 280 280 600 Hall 3 2346 2050 1150 1000 2000 Hall 3a 1472 1500 720 700 1400 Hall 3b 3c 437 300 120 150 350 Hall 4 1628 1760 1060 700 1700 Hall 4a 4b 484 500 300 200 450 Hall 4c 4d 330 380 230 150 400 Hall 5 1656 1840 1000 560 1100 Hall 5ab 5cd 828 920 500 280 550 Hall 6 612 700 400 Hall 6a 6b 306 350 200 M Room 11 & 12 402 320 126 200 300 M Room 21 & 22 393 400 150 220 300 Imbizo Conference Centre Sibaya Imbizo Room 854 800 400 500 600 118 Casino & Entertainment Kingdom Nandi 20 15 15 T: 031 580 5170 Dingane 20 15 15 E: [email protected] Shaka 20 15 15 W: www.suninternational.com Hotel Conf Room 70 20 T: 031 783 4105 E: [email protected] W: www.inchangahotel.co.za Inhle Boutique Hotel & 3 Conf Rooms 150 8 rooms Conference Centre 6 suites T: 031 561 5316 E: [email protected] W: www.inhleguesthouse.co.za Jam Restaurant Dining Room 66 60 45 20 45 80 17 4* T: 031 303 8200 Terrace 64 25 60 E: [email protected] W: www.jam-restaurant.co.za Joe Kool’s 1 Breakaway 130 200 T: 031 332 9697 E: [email protected] Kangelani Lodge Dining Room 48 30 16 8 20 30 7 T: 031 768 1342 E: [email protected] W: www.kangelani.co.za Khaya Lembali Conference Centre Hydrangea 80 80 60 40 60 60 6 4* Yes T: 031 207 6520 Magnolia 45 40 35 30 30 30 E: [email protected] Terrace 45 40 30 24 32 30 W: www.khayalembali.co.za Rose 45 35 30 16 24 25 Leopard 30 12 >\  /   >\   ! ! : ! !: # T: 031 502 2850 acana 45 40 30 24 30 '% / )?\  / * *+ Fish Eagle 40 30 21 16 20 % 000*?\  / * *+ Lakeview 63 50 33 40 80 La Vita Conference Centre Room 1 60 30 30 44 3* Yes T: 031 335 1800 Room 2 60 30 30 E: [email protected] Room 3 100 50 50 200 200-250 W: www.theoceanic.co.za

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Le Domaine Lodge 1 Conf Room 48 32 T: 031 716 8481 E: [email protected] W: www.ledom.co.za Lindisfame B&B 53* T: 031 765 1516 E: [email protected] W: www.lindisfame.co.za Makaranga Garden Lodge Sibeko 1 60 32 20 50 21 rooms 5* T: 031 764 6616 Sibeko 2 60 32 20 50 E: [email protected] Imbizo 20 10 12 W: www.makaranga.com Boardroom 8 Sibeko 1 + 2 100 64 40 100 Mandalay Conference Centre B&B Conf Room 1 35 30 35 5 suites T: 031 563 9706 Conf Room 2 10 2 self-catering E: [email protected] W: www.mandalay.co.za Master Builders Conference Centre Umsunduzi Room 20 100 T: 031 266 7070 Umngeni Room 16 E: [email protected] Uthukela Room 115 W: www.masterbuilders.co.za Umzimkulu Room 8 E-Learning Room 20 (U-shape) Room 12 Rautenbach Room 44 Boardroom 43 Ante Room 15 (U-shape) Morningside Hotel Conference Room 35 35 35 35 35 42 3* T: 031 312 2236 E: [email protected] W: www.saleisureandhotels.co.za Moses Mabhida Stadium Top of the Arch 30 T: 031 582 8240 World Cup Pitch 1000 E: [email protected] Presidential Suite 170 50 30 60 150 W: www.mosesmabhidastadium.co.za Presidential Atrium 700 140 80 200 220 Presidential Business Club 536 300 150 220 300 Mixed Zone 736 500 250 300 500 Gold Business Club 1 254 100 50 90 100 Gold Business Club 8 & 9 299 120 50 140 200 Platinum Club 213 60 30 70 200 Ocean Atrium 700 140 80 200 220 Mount Edgecombe Con. Centre Adeliz 150 200 80 30 100 120 Yes T: 031 502 1971 KD’s Room 620 800 300 150 400 600 E: [email protected] W: www.mtedgecc.co.za MSC Cruise Ships Operating out MSC Sinfonia 700 130 45 1000 350 500 777 5* of Durban C O Durban Harbour MSC Opera 700 45 1000 350 500 856 5* T: 083 379 7225 E: [email protected] W: www.msccruises.co.za Msinsi Conference Centre 1 Conference Room 9 T: 031 765 7724 E: [email protected] W: www.msinsi.co.za Olive Convention Centre Venue 1: Main Auditorium 1456 1500 805 60 u shaped 340 700 T: 031 337 1110 The Gallery 243 200 120 120 150 E: [email protected] Venue 2: Boutique Auditorium 184 200 81 140 150 W: www.oliveconventioncentre.co.za Venue 3: City View 144 130 66 100 150 2 x Boardrooms 30 18 20 Ice Rink Exhibition Arena 719 720 360 105 u shaped 460 900 Olwandle Suite Hotel Large Conference Room 104.9 150 90 50 100 180 50 3* T: 031 332 9972 Small Conference Room 64.5 90 70 24 40 100 E: [email protected] W: www.olwandle.co.za Palace Hotel 5th Floor Palace 1 & 2 127.1 76 4* T: 031 332 8351 ;][> Point Yacht Club Quarter Deck 60 60 60 40-50 T: 031 301 4787 E: [email protected] W: www.pyc.co.za Premier Hotel Pinetown Caberet 130 59 3* T: 031 701 0130 Rendevous 80 E: [email protected] Sansocci 30 W: www.premierhotels.co.za Montego 130 Mhlangani 1 30 Mhlangani 2 30 Boardroom 30

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VENUE CONFERENCE VENUE ACCO ODATION Room name Size(sq. m) Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail No rooms Star grading SAACI 24 rotea otel Ed ard rince o ales T: Victoria E: marketing roteaed ard.co.za Al ert : . rotea otels.com ed ard Ale andra eorge illiam Caurserie C art Boardroom Protea Hotel Karridene 180 135 130 81 3* T: 031 916 7228 Karridene 2/3 100 72 70 E: [email protected] Karridene 1/3 70 50 60 W: www.proteahotels.com/protea- Warner 120 95 100 hotel-karridene-beach Warner A 50 40 50 Warner B 50 40 50 Viewing Lounge 60 40 40 Protea Hotel Umhlanga Room A 40 20 30 116 rooms 3* T: 031 561 4413 Room B 90 50 70 4 suites E: reservations@protea Room C 100 60 90 umhlanga.co.za Combined ABC 180 100 120 W: www.proteahotels.com/umhlanga The Boardroom 20 Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge Conference Room 1 14.73 150 90 45 80 120 205 4* T: 031 582 6000 Conference Room 2 14.73 150 90 45 80 120 E: [email protected] Conference Room 3 14.73 150 90 45 80 120 W: www.proteahotels.com/umhlangaridge Conference Room 1 & 2 29.46 240 120 65 200 160 Conference Room 2 & 3 44.19 370 180 90 200 250 Conference Room 5 318 60 36 20 30 50 Conference Room 6 318 60 36 20 30 50 Conference Room 5 & 6 6.36 144 72 20 60 100 Boardroom 1 16 Boardroom 2 24 Quarters Hotel Florida Road Boardroom 33 30 15 12 24 4* T: 031 303 5246 Restaurant 51 40 45 80 E: [email protected] W: www.quarters.co.za Regus Old Mutual Centre Conference Room 1 4 T: 031 336 2500 Conference Room 2 8 E: [email protected] Conference Room 3 20 W: www.regus.com Riverside Hotel & Spa Pelican Suite 244.8 250 150 50 180 250 169 4* Yes Conference Centre Pelican 1 81.6 60 40 20 40 70 (Three Cities) Pelican 2 40 20 40 70 T: 031 563 0600 Pelican 3 81.6 60 40 20 40 70 E: [email protected] Pelican 4 88.9 120 70 25 90 100 W: www.riversidehotel.co.za Boardroom1 18 6 12 10 10 - Boardroom2 57 30 25 15 30 40 Boardroom3 15.9 15 12 10 12 - Robyndale Conference Centre 2 ConfRooms 100 80 T: 031 764 7967 1 Breakaway Room E: [email protected] Roosfontein Guest House & Conference Room 15 15 15 15 15 3 suites 4 Conference Centre T: 031 464 2785 E: [email protected] W: www.roosfontein.co.za Royal Palm Hotel (Three Cities) Private @ Dish 97.5 120 80 30 80 100 94 4* T: 031 581 8000 E: [email protected] W: www.royal-palm.co.za Sanchia Luxury Guesthouse Dining Area 16 12 12 12 18 6 5* T: 031 572 5742 E: [email protected] W: www.sanchia.co.za Sengwa 1 Conference Room 54 50 T: 031 714 2241 1 Breakaway Room E: [email protected] W: www.sengwa.co.za Shongweni Dam & Game Reserve Conference Room 30 15 T: 031 769 1283 E: [email protected] W: www.msinsi.co.za Sica s uest ouse arden Room es T: alm Room E: in o sica.co.za T e Sta les : .sica.co.za Racquets Boardroom Sout ern Sun Elangeni reat Llanga rooms es T: East Llanga E: sselangeni.reser ations Nort Llanga tsogosun.com Sout Llanga : .tsogosun.com Suite Suite Suite Suite Suite

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VENUE CONFERENCE VENUE ACCOMMODATION Room name Size(sq. m) Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail No rooms Star grading SAACI Southern Sun North Beach Boardroom 12 T: 031 332 7361 Umgeni 47 30 12 20 285 4* E: ssnorthbeach.reservations Congella 95 90 40 30 40 @tsogosun.com Tugela 292 200 150 150 150 W: www.tsogosun.com St Annes Guesthouse 1 Conf Room 5 40 5 suites T: 031 207 5924 1 Breakaway Room E: [email protected] W: www.st-annes.co.za St Philomena’s Conference & Training Room 60 35 41 Hospitality Centre Conference Hall 200 80 T: 031 208 4187 Classroom 20 10 E: [email protected] u-shaped W: www.stphils.org.za.over-blog.org Studo Zhozi Dining Room 25 25 6 2* T: 082 457 6496 E: [email protected] W: www.studo.co.za Summerhill Guest Estate Library 30 25 18 20 20 35 14 5* T: 031 709 3616 Gecko Launch 100 80 45 22 60 80 E: [email protected] Sunroom 50 40 25 20 40 60 W: www.summerhillkzn.com Suncoast Conference Centre Colony Room 200 175 120 30 100 200 T: 031 328 3357 Delano Room 400 450 250 250 400 E: [email protected] W: www.suncoastcasino.co.za Suncoast Towers & Sunsquare Towers Boardroom & Lounge 37 16 50 165 Suncoast T: 031 314 7878 E: [email protected] W: www.tsogosun.com Swazi Bed And Breakfast Conference Room 3 Rooms T: 031 261 1591 W: www.kzn.durban.org.za Tala Private Game Reserve Aloe 40 30 20 40 60 52 T: 031 781 8000 Figtree Barn 250 100 400 400 E: [email protected] Figtree Audit 76 76 W: www.tala.co.za Figtree Lodge 10 10 10 Paperback 40 30 20 40 60 Acacia 100 60 100 100 140 Eco-Camp 30-40 The Balmoral Edinburgh 52 40 20 25 30 95 4* T: 031 368 8200 Windsor 72 60 40 35 50 E: [email protected] W: www.raya-hotels.com The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway Barnyard 430 T: 031 566 3045 E: [email protected] W: www.barnyardtheatres.co.za The Bat Centre Trust Mission Control 80 T: 031 332 0451 Function Room 40 E: [email protected] W: www.batcentre.co.za The Benjamin Boutique Hotel Little Ben 15 10 10 10 10 10 43 T: 031 303 4233 Big Ben 40 40 30 18 30 40 ;>_ W: www.benjamin.co.za The Duboirs Boutique Lodge Idube Room 550 400 400 200-250 200-250 9 Wedding & Conference Venue Zebra lounge 80 35 35 20 30 40 T: 031 776 3159 E: [email protected] W: www.theduboirs.co.za The Hellenic Centre Main Hall 750 450 700 Yes T: 031 563 3877 Members Lounge 100 30 50 100 E: [email protected] W: www.eatgreek.co.za The Heritage Theatre Theatre 220 250 T: 031 765 4197 Deck 40 E: [email protected] W: www.heritagetheatre.co.za The Oyster Box Hotel Union Castle 44.28 20 12 12 20 25 86 5* Yes T: 031 514 5000 Colony 67.32 20 15 15 20 30 E: [email protected] Shell Room 92 40 24 20 30 50 W: www.oysterboxhotel.co.za Pearl 208 150 50 40 120 200 Durban uly 107.12 70 30 25 50 100 The Playhouse Company Drama Theatre 468 T: 031 369 9461/555 Opera Theatre 1224 E: artsadmin@playhouse Loft 136 company.com W: www.playhousecompany.com

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The Riverside Hotel Conference Pelican Suites 245 259 150 75 180 200 169 4* Centre (Three Cities) Pelican Suite 1 81.6 70 40 30 50 50 T: 031 563 0600 Pelican Suite 2 81.6 70 40 30 50 50 E: [email protected] Pelican Suite 3 81.6 70 40 30 50 50 W: www.riversidehotel.co.za Pelican Suite 4 88.9 120 70 40 80 100 Boardroom 1 32.1 30 20 15 20 20 Boardroom 2 72 60 30 20 40 40 King Fisher 14 15 10 10 10 15 Fish Eagle 14 15 10 10 10 15 Fish Eagle 2 14 15 10 10 10 15 The Royal Hotel Prince Alfred 300 204 4* T: 031 333 6000 Committee room 12 E: [email protected] Boardroom 100 W: www.theroyal.co.za Marine Room 100 Garden Suite 20 Berea view 12 Harbour view 18 The Square Boutique Hotel Venue 100 40 250 40 50 4* (Three Cities) T: 031 566 1814 E: [email protected] W: www.thesquare.co.za The St James on Venice The Boardroom 60 30 24 12 20 30 14 T: 031 312 9488 E: [email protected] W: www.stjamesonvenice.co.za The View Boutique Hotel and Spa Conference Room 50 26 T: 031 903 1556 E: [email protected] W: www.hoteltheview.com The Westville Hotel Cabernet 112 100 60 45 100 100 13 3* (Three Cities) Merlot 55 40 20 20 40 40 T: 031 267 4700 Zandvliet 45 30 20 20 30 30 E: [email protected] W: www.thewestville.co.za Tropicana Hotel Coral 1 90 50 80 168 3* Yes T: 031 337 4222 Coral 2 50 60 100 E: [email protected] Coral 1&2 209.86 250 150 140 200 W: www.goodersonsleisure.co.za Bahama 1 50 40 40 Bahama 2 50 40 40 Bahama 1 & 2 105.61 120 80 120 Panorama 141.4 100 70 80 120 Boardroom 53.29 30 20 15 Upton Hall Boutique Guest House Madiba Boardroom 55 14 10 5* T: 031 303 7987 E: [email protected] W: www.uptonhall.co.za Ushaka Marine World T: 031 328 8000 E: gclayton@ushakamarineworld. co.za W: www.ushakamarineworld.co.za Valley Lodge, Hillcrest Conference Room 70 80 45 20 50 80 15 5* T: 031 765 6408 E: [email protected] W: www.valleylodge.net Westville B&B and Conference Room 1 66 30 11 5* Conference Centre Conference Room 2 27 12 T: 031 266 5867 E: [email protected] W: www.westvillebandb.co.za Westville Conference Centre Conference Room 66 30 30 30 5 T: 031 266 5867 Breakaway Room 27 12 12 E: [email protected] W: www.westvillebandb.co.za Westville Manors Alexanders Room 100 32 120 16 5* T: 031 266 0767 Francis Room 16 E: [email protected] Catherine Room 50 W: www.westvillemanors.com ELEPHANT COAST Amakhosi Lodge Conference Room 65 20 8 suites T: 034 414 1157 E: [email protected] m W: www.amakhosi.com Bayete Zulu Boutique Lodge Conference Room 84* T: 035 595 8169 E: [email protected] W: www.bayetezulu.co.za Bonamanzi Game Ranch Conference Room 1 10 38 rooms 3* T: 035 562 0181 Conference Room 2 40 20 12 self-catering E: [email protected] W: www.bonamanzi.co.za

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Elephant Lake Hotel Indlovu 110 120 100 40 100 120 58 3* Yes T: 035 590 1001 Town Hall 450 400 350 350 350 E: [email protected] KZN Auditorium 300 150 W: www.elephantlakestlucia.co.za Ezulwini Game Lodge Conference Room 50 50 50 50 50 19 rooms 3* T: 035 562 2100 7 chalets E: [email protected] W: www.ezulwini.co.za Falaza Game Park & Spa Conference Room 24 30 15 luxury tents 4* T: 035 562 2319 E: [email protected] W: www.falaza.co.za Ghost Mountain Inn Ndumu A&B 167 160 95 65 120 160 50 4* T: 035 573 1025 Ndumu A 83 80 50 30 60 E: [email protected] Ndumu B 83 80 50 30 60 W: www.ghostmountaininn.co.za Ndumu Patio 63 40 40 Ndumu Courtyard 140 80 100 Mtwazi 63 60 35 25 48 Tshaneni 27 8 Fig Tree Garden 200 200 Boma 80 80 Restaurant 210 180 120 80 120 Kosi Bay Lodge Conference Room 16-20 40 15 chalets T: 035 592 9561 6 safari tents E: [email protected] W: www.kosibaylodge.co.za Kosi Forest Lodge Conference Room 50 16 9 T: 035 474 1473 E: [email protected] W: isibindiafrica.co.za Leopard Mountain Game Lodge Conference Room 35 30 9 rooms 4* T: 086 111 4789 9 chalets E: [email protected] W: www.leopardmountain.co.za Masizwane Lodge Masizwane 20 15 14 4* T: 035 753 3677 E: [email protected] W: www.masizwanelodge.co.za Nkonka Game Ranch Conference Room 60 50 6 chalets T: 035 562 0469 E: [email protected] W: www.griddle.co.za Pongola Country Lodge 4 Conference Rooms 100 100 62 3* T: 034 413 1352 E: [email protected] W: www.pongolacountrylodge.co.za Pongola Game Reserve - Conference Room 120 16 chalets Nkwazi Lodge T: 034 435 1104 E: [email protected] W: www.pongolagamereserve.co.za Protea Hotel Hluhluwe and Safaris Conference Room 1 54 45 18 76 rooms 3* T: 035 562 4000 Conference Room 2 100 72 42 100 1 luxury lodge E: [email protected] Boardroom 18 W: www.proteahotels.com/hluhluwe Protea Hotel Umfolozi River 3 Conference Rooms (each) 58.5 70 50 30 rooms 3* T: 035 551 0322 3 B/away Rooms (each) 15 10 2 suites E: [email protected] 36 chalets W: proteahotels.com/umfoloziriver Seasands Lodge & Conference Centre Conference Room 1 100 23 4* T: 035 590 1082 Conference Room 2 30 E: [email protected] W: www.seasands.co.za Shayamoya Tiger Fishing Conference Room 37 60 50 30 40 60 10 chalets 4* and Game Lodge T: 034 435 1110 E: [email protected] W: www.shayamoya.co.za Lodge & Conference Room 42 42 42 42 42 21 3* Hotel Resort T: 035 571 6000 E: [email protected] W: www.sodwanabaylodge.com Stewarts Farm 1 Conference Room 28 chalets T: 035 460 0929 E: [email protected] W: www.stewartsfarm.com

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VENUE CONFERENCE VENUE ACCOMMODATION Room name Size(sq. m) Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail No rooms Star grading SAACI Tembe Elephant Park Conference Room 40 30 20 40 15 3* T: 031 266 8718 E: [email protected] W: www.tembe.co.za Thonga Beach Lodge Conference Room 12 12 T: 035 474 1473 E: [email protected] W: www.isibindiafrica.co.za Zulu Nyala Game & Heritage Game Lodge Main 220 200 140 60 180 220 125 4* Safari Lodges T: 011 702 9300 E: [email protected] W: www.zulunyala.com Zululand Tree Lodge and Conference Room1 40 54 33 chalets Zululand Safari Lodge 65 54 42 20 24 lodges T: 035 562 1020 u-shaped E: [email protected] W: www.ubizane.co.za NORTH COAST Boulevard 44 Boutique Hotel Boardroom 16 38 4* T: 032 947 1660 Banqueting 120 60 60 140 200 E: [email protected] W: www.boulevard44.co.za Canelands Beach Club Conference Room 72 40 30 60 100 10 4* T: 032 525 2300 Conference Room 2 60 100 E: [email protected] W: www.canelandssaltrock.co.za Coco De Mer Boutique Hotel Conference Rooml 25-30 10 105 3* Yes T: 032 946 1034 E: [email protected] W: www.coco-de-mer.co.za Collisheen Estate 2 Conference Rooms 450 400 3 rooms T: 032 947 0198 1 Breakaway Room E: [email protected] W: www.collisheen.co.za Fairmont Zimbali Lodge and CC Imbiso 76.16 90 65 30 50 76 5* Yes T: 032 538 5000 Umgeni 31.28 20 12 12 20 E: [email protected] Tugela 31.28 10 10 W: www.fairmont.com zimbalilodge Fairmont Zimbali Resort Marula Ballroom 280 300 200 50 200 154 5* Yes T: 032 538 5000 Marula 1 140 150 90 40 90 E: [email protected] Marula 2 140 150 90 40 90 W: www.fairmont.com zimbaliresort Sanderling 12 Hampshire Hotel - Ballito Ballito 160 120 60 45 120 160 107 3* T: 032 586 6000 Kingshaka 30 14 E: [email protected] Hampshire 30 35 30 24 W: www.hampshirehotel.co.za Hotel Izulu Inkomea room 80 120 50 45 50 120 19 suites 5* T: 032 946 3444 Imbizo Hall 220 150 120 150 200 E: [email protected] W: www.hotelizulu.com La Montagne Conference Room 1 40 30 120 rooms T: 032 946 2121 Conference Room 2 100 E: [email protected] Conference Room 3 250-280 150 70 suites W: www.lamontagne.co.za Life Hotel Ballito Conference Room 1 80 48 T: 087 941 3731 Breakaway Room 1 30 E: reservations@life ballito.co.za Breakaway Room 2 30 W: www.lifehotels.com Breakaway Room 3 30 Ocean Reef Hotel T: 032 485 3776 E: [email protected] W: signaturelifehotels.com Palm Dune Beach Lodge Audotorium 95 100 20 14 42 rooms 4* T: 032 552 1588 Palm Court 220 200 120 150 150 E: [email protected] W: www.palmdune.co.za Prince’s Grant Coastel Golf Estate Jeromy Stubbs Conference Centre 108 100 40 28 80 120 15 4* Yes T: 032 482 0005 E: [email protected] W: www.princesgrant.co.za Rain Farm Game and Lodge Big Hall 120 144 80 48 80 150 23 3* T: 032 815 1050 Small Hall 60 70 40 30 30 60 E: [email protected] W: www.rainfarmgameandlodge.com Salt Rock Hotel & Resort Marlin Room 150 150 70 T: 032 525 5025 Royal Palm 1 150 150 E: [email protected] Queen Palm 60 40 W: www.saltrockbeach.co.za The Boathouse Upper Deck 100 22 4* T: 032 946 0300 Lida Deck 150 E: [email protected] Boardroom 14 W: www.boathouse.co.za

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VENUE CONFERENCE VENUE ACCOMMODATION Room name Size(sq. m) Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail No rooms Star grading SAACI The Guesthouse Big Dining Room 80 5 T: 058 671 0027 Small Dining Room 20 E: [email protected] The Royal Meander Manor Conference Room 70 70 150 9 Boutique Guest Lodge T: 032 525 8107 E: [email protected] W: www.meandermanor.co.za Resort & Conference Centre Conference Room 100 40 rooms T: 031 568 1283 4 chalets E: [email protected] W: www.umdlotiresort.co.za Umhlali Country Club Functions Hall 140 T: 032 947 1181 Small Hall 20-25 15 E: [email protected] W: www.umhlalicountryclub.co.za Wellvale Private River Resort Conference Room 64 25 25 25 7 3* T: 032 551 9900 E: [email protected] W: www.wellvale.com Twinstreams Environmental Ed C Sinkwe 50 30 24 30 35 12 T: 035 340 2511 E: [email protected] W: www.wessa.co.za Zimbali Coastal Trust T/A Nandi Est Conference Room 14 7 T: 011 680 0263 E: [email protected] W: www.nandi-estate.com Zinkwazi Lagoon Lodge Boardroom 20 16 16 16 26 rooms T: 032 485 3344 Main 68 50 40 30 40 80 E: [email protected] W: www.zinkwazilagoonlodge.co.za PIETERMARITZBURG MIDLANDS African Enterprise Christian Jabulani 300 34 Conference & Training Centre John Tooke 120 "'''Q{%?%% \ $" E: [email protected] Heritage 20 W: www.africanenterprise.org.za Vantage 10 Ascot Wedding & Conference Boardroom 48 28 18 14 20 Centre Buffalo 72 60 45 35 40 T: 033 386 0801 Duiker 23.5 15 12 10 E: [email protected] Elephant 340 250 120 60 160 W: www.ascotvenues.co.za Hippo 280 70 50 25 180 Rhino 114 120 100 60 90 Rondavel 23.5 15 12 10 =\| {" T: 033 387 1356 ;>=\ =\ Calderwood Hall Guest House Jardine 252 200 150 40 200 250 27 T: 033 997 1926 E: [email protected] W: www.calderwood.co.za Caversham Mill Estate Small Meet Room 20 1 house 4* T: 033 324 4524 3 cottages E: [email protected] W: www.cavershammill.co.za City Royal Hotel 5 Conf Rooms Max 500 52 rooms 3* "'''?Q{"{# }\ ;>[[ W: www.cityroyalhotel.co.za Cranford Country Lodge 3 Conf Rooms 120 120 16 rooms 4* T: 033 330 2182 5 chalets E: [email protected] W: www.cranfordcountyrlodge.co.za Crossways Country Pub Conf Room 100 T: 033 343 3267 E: [email protected] Duma Manzi Eco Lodge & Spa Conference in Nature 18 11 5* T: 031 566 3210 E: [email protected] W: www.dumamanzi.co.za Everglades Hotel and Inhlosane I 60 30 24 47 rooms 3* Conference Centre Inhlosane II 25 16 12 T: 033 234 9042 Inhlosane IV 140 65 E: [email protected] Reedbuck Boma 120 W: www.everglades.co.za 76 | Meeting Industry Guide DIRECTORY

VENUE CONFERENCE VENUE ACCOMMODATION Room name Size(sq. m) Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail No rooms Star grading SAACI Fern Hill Hotel Fern Theatre (FT) 146 200 150 50 200 250 26 3* T: 033 330 5071 Greenwood (GW) 63 80 30 20 50 60 E: [email protected] Karkloof 63 60 30 20 50 60 W: www.fernhillhotel.co.za Foxy’s 50 25 20 40 50 FT & GW Combined 209 280 200 250 300 Fordoun Hotel & Spa Norms Hall 120 50 30 30 60 60 22 5* T: 033 266 6217 Green Room 30 15 10 10 15 20 E: [email protected] W: www.fordoun.com Golden Horse Casino Hotel Newmarket 450 250 300 200 96 3* (Three Cities) Ascot 66.8 50 30 25 40 50 T: 033 395 8500 Newbury 82.5 50 35 30 50 50 E: conferences @goldenhorse.co.za Belmont 66.8 50 30 25 40 50 W: www.threecities.co.za Gowrie Gold Club R103 Charles Smythe 24 30 8 30 30 5 4* Nottingham Rd T: 033 266 6294 E: [email protected] W: www.gowriefarm.co.za Granny Mouse Country House Caversham Room 150 70 20 T: 033 234 4071 Camilla Room 20 E: [email protected] The Eaves 30-40 W: www.grannymouse.co.za The Chapel 120 Gwahumbe Game & Spa Conference Room 50 30 80 100 13 T: 031 781 1082 Boma 40 40 50 E: [email protected] Bar 20 20 20 20 W: www.gwahumbe.co.za Lawn 120 Hebron Haven Family Hotel & Gallery 30 15 30 3* Country Conference Centre Annexure 30 18 T: 033 234 4431 Duck Pond 150 110 E: [email protected] W: www.hebronhavenhotel.co.za Hilton Country Estate & Spa Lavish Conf Room 46 25 20 20 20 20 10 T: 033 343 1485 E: [email protected] W: www.hce.co.za Hilton Hotel Conf Room 180 60 4* T: 033 343 3311 E: [email protected] W: www.hiltonhotel.co.za Karkloof Spa Boardroom 72 20 8 16 16 5* T: 033 569 1321 E: [email protected] W: www.karkloofspa.com Lion Park Safari Lodge Conf Room 400 100 10 chalets T: 031 785 1411 Lords of the Manor Conf Room 80 80 80 80 80 16 suites 4* T: 033 263 2733 E: [email protected] W: www.lordsofthemano Loxley House Luxury Guest House Conf Room 80 11 rooms & Conference Venue 11 suites T: 033 266 6362 E: [email protected] W: www.loxleyhouse.com Lythwood Lodge Khaya 300 300 250 250 250 30 4* Yes T: 033 234 4666 7 Endebeni 50 30 40 E: [email protected] Ibhubesi 10 W: www.lythwood.com Midlands Forest Lodge Conf Room 45 50 40 60 8 10 chalets 4* T: 033 324 4524 2 self-catering E: [email protected] W: www.ecotourism.co.za Nottingham Road Hotel Conf Room 80 60 100 14 T: 033 266 6151 E: [email protected] Old Halliwell Country Inn Conf Room 104 100 11 rooms T: 033 330 2602 4 suites E: [email protected] Orion Wartburg Hotel Hindenburg 50 30 20 40 27 3* T: 033 503 1482 Sandymount 15 E: [email protected] W: www.oriongroup.co.za Protea Hotel Hilton Tudor 1 80 45 40 60 97 4* T: 033 343 3311 Tudor 2 80 45 40 60 E: [email protected] Tudor 3 80 45 40 60 W: proteahotels.com/hilton Tudor 4 50 21 20 Tudor 5 20 21 20 Tudor 6 25 21 20 Tudor 7 50 30 30 Main Tudor 250 135 200 150 Private D 20 15 12

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VENUE CONFERENCE VENUE ACCO ODATION Room name Size(sq. m) Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail No rooms Star grading SAACI Protea Hotel Imperial Ball Room 433 350 200 200 350 70 3* T: 033 342 6551 Rose Room 172.26 100 90 70 100 E: [email protected] Regal Room 146.52 100 80 50 100 W: www.proteahotels.com/imperial Napoleon 100.28 50 30 30 40 40 Imperial Room 84.48 40 30 20 40 30 Albert Room 18 15 15 Boardroom 21.5 10 15 Rawdons Hotel & Estate The Churchill Room 70 100 50 25 T: 033 266 6044 E: [email protected] W: www.rawdons.co.za Redlands Hotel Victoria 16 5 7 T: 033 394 3333 Redlands 80 85 60 30 70 80 28 E: [email protected] Boardroom 36 40 22 14 20 30 W: www.redlandshotel.co.za W: www.redlandshotel.co.za Regal Inn Express Regal Xpress 120 100 50 91 T: 033 345 0488 E: [email protected] W: www.regalinn.co.za Royal Agricultural Society Hall 1 465 550 160 250 300 Showgrounds Hall 2 900 1100 550 700 800 T: 033 345 6274 Hall 4A 368 450 120 250 300 E: [email protected] Hall 4B 484 600 400 450 500 W: www.royalshow.co.za Hall 6 660 700 300 450 500 Hall 7 590 600 260 350 400 Hall 8 800 900 380 620 700 Hall 9 205 450 110 160 180 Olympia 2120 3000 1500 2000 2500 Grill Room 375 450 220 300 375 Members 200 200 130 130 160 Terrace 660 700 350 450 550 Woodrite 128 90 60 60 75 Main Arena 10000 5000 under marquee Council House 195 300 80 100 150 Sierra Ranch Conf Room 120 120 120 50 18 rooms 3* T: 033 263 1073 Lounge 50 50 22 chalets E: [email protected] W: www.sierraranch.co.za Sinodale Sentrum Auditorium 350 T: 033 345 2294 Lecture Room 50 E: [email protected] Boardroom 20 Tauton House Conference Room 53* T: 033 394 1435 E: [email protected] W: www.wheretostay.co.za/tautonhouse Thatchings Guest House & Conference Room 40 7 Conference Centre T: 033 266 6275 E: [email protected] W: www.thatchings.co.za The Grace Guest House Meeting Room 18 12-15 4 4* T: 033 342 3144 E: [email protected] W: www.thegracegh.co.za The Lodge @ Currys Post 1 Conf Room 8 rooms T: 033 330 6802 3 Breakaway 3 suites E: [email protected] W: www.curryspostlodge.co.za The Windmills Banqueting 180 200 140 150 180 200 30 4* Yes T: 033 2666965 The Cellar 50 50 80 100 100 E: [email protected] Outdoor Venue 600 400 450 W: www.thewindmills.co.za Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve Small Meeting 14 12 T: 033 330 3931 Hall 40 40 40 E: [email protected] W: www.wessa.org.za Victoria Country Club 2 Conf Rooms 200 T: 033 347 1942 1 Breakaway E: [email protected] W: www.victoria.co.za Woodridge Country Hotel and Spa Crested Eagle 96 120 60 40 60 150 27 4* T: 033 234 4423 White Mischief 80 75 50 30 60 100 E: [email protected] W: www.woodridge-estate.com Yellowwood Café and Nursery Fairfell 144 100 48 100 T: 033 330 2461 Sutton 36 30 15 40 E: [email protected] W: www.yellowwood.co.za Yes Please B&B Yes Please Lodge 25 24 T: 033 345 1062/033 386 0162 Yes Please B&B 15 E: [email protected] W: www.yesplease.co.za 78 | Meeting Industry Guide DIRECTORY

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SOUTH COAST Ambleside Guest House 1 Conference Room 30 3 rooms T: 039 684 6642 8 suites E: [email protected] 4 chalets Ayton Manor Country House Conference Room 1 100 80 3 rooms 4* T: 039 685 0777 Conference Room 2 25 15 4 suites E: [email protected] 2 chalets W: www.aytonmanor.co.za Blue Marlin Conference Room 1 60 40 200 120 3* T: 039 978 3361 Conference Room 2 20 E: [email protected] Conference Room 3 20 W: www.bluemarlin.co.za Cutty Sark Conference Conference Room 1 120 85 56 rooms and Leisure Hotel Conference Room 2 75 40 20 suites T: 039 976 1230 E: [email protected] W: www.cuttysark.co.za Dieu-Donnee River Lodge Main Hall 90 50 20 20 45 50 7 3* T: 039 681 2733 Dining Room 35 E: [email protected] W: www.dieudonnee.co.za Emthini Holiday Resort Conference Room 75 50 10 rooms T: 039 972 0639 1 chalet E: [email protected] W: www.emthini.co.za Estuary Country Hotel Admiral Room 273 250 200 100 200 250 44 4* T: 039 311 2675 Bell Room 200 150 50 150 200 E: [email protected] Anchor Room 221 50 30 30 30 50 W: www.estuaryhotel.co.za Insingizi Lodge & Spa Conference Room 40 12 60 5 rooms 3* T: 031 781 1767 6 chalets E: [email protected] W: www.insingizi.co.za Kapenta Bay Resort & Grosvenor 245.5 280 180 70 160 220 900 3* ] | !' !" '" #" Q" !" T: 039 682 5528 Grosvenor I 92.5 70 50 30 60 90 E: [email protected] Grosvenor II 60.5 40 20 20 30 40 W: www.kapentabay.co.za Grosvenor III 82.5 70 40 30 60 70 Sundeck 400 900 Khaya La Manzi Guest Lodge Conference Room 100 100 50 15 T: 039 699 3909 E: [email protected] W: www.southcoastvenues.co.za Mondazur at San Lameer Conference Room 1 120 80 100 40 rooms T: 039 313 0011 Conference Room 2 40 30 2 suites E: [email protected] Conference Room 3 40 W: www.mondazur.com My Den Beachfront B&B Ndaba 150 130 3 rooms 3* and Self-catering Imbiza 60 45 6 suites T: 087 802 6144 Emhlangeni 45 30 E: [email protected] W: www.myden.co.za Port Edward Holiday Resort Big Hall 322 350 200 80 220 260 100 chalets 3* T: 039 311 2333 Small Hall 72 80 40 28 50 60 ;> = !" !" '" #" W: www.portedward.co.za Premier Hotel Edwardian Sir Herbert Room 187 150 120 90 53 T: 039 311 3618 Bermingham Room184 30 15 20 20 20 E: [email protected] Fairbridge 66 60 40 30 W: www.premierhotels.co.za Hartford B/Room 29 12 Pumula Beach Hotel Amawele 1 77.7 96 54 62 3* T: 039 684 6717 Amawele 2 64.8 80 36 E: marketing@pumula Boardroom 34.5 40 24 beachhotel.co.za Intshambili 38.6 140 99 96 W: www.pumulabeachhotel.co.za mZumbe 129.7 100 72 84 Riverbend Crocodile Farm Conference Room 100 60 20 120 T: 039 316 6206 E: [email protected] W: www.crocodilecrazy.co.za Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club Conference Room 100 T: 039 315 1476 E: [email protected] W: www.shellybeachskiboatclub.co.za

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VENUE CONFERENCE VENUE ACCOMMODATION Room name Size(sq. m) Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail No rooms Star grading SAACI St Michaels Sands Hotel 3 Conference Room 50 18 & Golf Course T: 039 315 1230 E: [email protected] The Margate Hotel Conference 1 300 200 60 220 220 45 3* T: 039 312 1410 Conference 2 80 60 40 60 60 E: [email protected] Conference 3A 50 40 30 30 30 W: www.margatehotel.co.za Conference 3B 50 40 30 30 30 Conference 4 Tighnamara Guest Lodge 1 Conference Room 12 5 T: 039 316 6150 E: [email protected] W: www.tiglodge.vom 4 chalets Umdlalo Lodge Small Room 30 20 20 9 4* T: 039 695 0224 Big Room 80 50 40 E: [email protected] W: www.umdlalolodge.co.za Umthunzi Boutique Hotel Umthunzi 120 80 80 80 120 19 3* T: 039 695 0852 E: [email protected] W: www.umthunzi.co.za Venture Inn Hotel & Conferencing Conference Room 50 20 rooms 2* T: 039 695 0110 E: [email protected] W: www.wheretostay.co.za/ventureinn White Shores Guest House Conference Room 15 8 T: 039 316 6534 E: [email protected] W: www.whiteshores.co.za ZULULAND Amble Inn Guest House & 2 Conf Rooms 50 19 2* Conference Centre T: 035 792 4693 E: [email protected] W: www.amble-inn.co.za Blue Marlin Guest House Valentino’s 182 100 40 40 120 120 18 4* T: 035 753 1072 E: [email protected] W: www.bmgh.co.za =[]= ]€ %?$ #"" %"" $" %"" %"" $Q ', T: 035 792 0031 A + B + C 600 600 300 150 300 300 ;<[> W: www.griddle.co.za Empangeni Country Club Conf Room 1 100 100 5 rooms 3* T: 035 792 5717 Conf Room 2 80 E: [email protected] Conf Room 3 50 W: www.griddle.co.za Lodge & Conference Centre 2 Conf Rooms 80 14 rooms T: 035 791 1920 3 Breakaway 8 dormitories E: [email protected] W: www.griddle.co.za Figtree Lane Lodge Figtree Conferencing Room 40 30 16-18 18 20 30 T: 035 753 2195 ;>< < Garden Court Ulundi Room 1 40 72 rooms 3* T: 035 870 1012 Room 2 40 2 suites E: [email protected] Boardroom 40 W: www.southernsun.com Golf View Lodge Conf Room 80 30 30 40 40 22 T: 035 450 7982 Coffee Shop 30 16 40 40 E: [email protected] W: www.golfviewlodge.co.za Imbizo Conference Centre 8 Conf Rooms 400 400 T: 035 772 2401 4 Breakaway E: [email protected] W: www.imbizo.org.za Ithala Conference Centre Ndlovu 130 100 50 100 166 beds 3* Yes T: 034 983 2540 Bhejane 35 25 20 32 E: [email protected] Umkombe 35 25 20 32 W: www.kznwildlife.com Jacaranda Lodge Conf Room 36 15 T: 034 907 5200 E: [email protected] Jozini Tiger Lodge and Spa Isilo Main 250 220 180 200 60 4* T: 035 572 1020 Isilo 1 2 or 3 80 40 40 u-shaped 40 E: [email protected] Gumede 30 21 18 u-shaped 20 W: www.jozinitigerlodge.co.za Myeni 10 Nyawo 30 21 18 u-shaped 20

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Room name Size(sq. m) Cinema Classroom Boardroom Banqueting Cocktail No rooms Star grading SAACI Kwanzimela Conference Centre 1 Conf Room 80 18 rooms T: 035 450 2590 1 Boardroom 10-20 8 suites E: [email protected] Leopard Mountain Game Lodge Conf Room 70 25 16 12 25 9 4* T: 035 595 8218 Main Venue 90 30 30 30 30 30 E: [email protected] W: www.leopardmountain.co.za Melmoth Inn Conf Room 30 12 rooms T: 035 450 2074 6 suites Mfuli Game Ranch Conf Room 40 20 130 20 3* T: 035 460 0620 E: [email protected] W: www.mfuli.co.za Mtonjaneni Lodge Conference Room 120 60 30 30 80 80 19 3* T: 035 450 0904 2 x Breakaway Rooms E: [email protected] W: www.mtonjanenilodge.co.za Orion Mont Aux Sources Hotel Hlane 200 150 100 150 200 86 3* T: 036 438 8000 Zindla 1 & 2 150 120 70 160 150 E: [email protected] Cebisane 50 40 35 40 60 W: www.oriongroup.co.za Protea Hotel Empangeni 3 Conf Rooms 200 55 3* T: 035 772 3322 1 Breakaway E: [email protected] W: www.proteahotels.com/empangeni Protea Hotel Imvubu Lodge Conf Room 1 180 150 41 chalets 3* T: 035 753 4122 Conf Room 2 35 25 E: [email protected] W: www.proteahotels.com/imvubulodge Protea Hotel Shakaland KwaBhekintaba 100 80 60 100 100 55 3* T: 035 460 0912 E: [email protected] W: www.proteahotels.com/shakaland Protea Hotel The Richards Soldana 1 30 25 20 100 rooms 4* T: 035 753 1111 Soldana 2 30 25 20 2 suites E: [email protected] Soldana 3 60 40 50 W: www.protaehotels.co.za Soldana 1-3 150 120 150 Boardroom 10 Tugela 120 80 100 Protea Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay Conf Room 100 100 75 rooms T: 035 788 0448 (can be broken up E: [email protected] into smaller rooms) W: www.proteahotels.com Simunye Zulu Lodge Conf Room 60 35 22 chalets T: 035 450 0101 E: [email protected] W: www.simunyelodge.co.za The George Hotel Rotary Room 40 30 25 T: 035 474 4919 Conference Room 100 80 ;>< W: www.eshoweaccommodation.com Thula Thula Conference Centre 50 30 30 30 30 16 4* T: 035 792 8322 E: [email protected] W: www.thulathula.com Tradewinds Country Inn Conference Room 70 21 rooms 3* T: 035 340 2266 Boardroom 15 1 suite E: [email protected] W: www.griddle.co.za Umfolozi Hotel Casino & 1 Conf Room 450 40 rooms Convention Resort 2 Breakaway 4 suites T: 035 787 8208 E: [email protected] W: www.umfolozicasino.co.za Umfolozi River Lodge & Bird Park Marquee 100 12 T: 035 550 5023 E: [email protected] W: www.umfolozi.co.za University of Zululand 5 Conf Rooms 1780 T: 035 902 6030 W: www.uzulu.ac.za Woodpecker Inn 2 Conf Rooms 246 180 40 rooms T: 035 786 1230/51 5 Breakaway 10 suites E: [email protected] 5 chalets W: www.woodpeckerinn.co.za

Meeting Industry Guide | 81 DIRECTORY DIRECTORY OF SERVICE PARTNERS AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES E HIBITION DESIGN NAME CONTACT DETAILS LOCATION NAME CONTACT DETAILS LOCATION 413 Media Enterprise T: 031 261 56 57/600 Durban Conker Exhibitions T: 031 312 7567 Durban Idwala Project T: 086 111 3817 Durban E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.idwalaproject.co.za W: www.conker.co.za Gearhouse SA T: 031 792 6200 Durban Expo Solutions T: 031 304 2309 Durban E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.gearhouse.co.za W: www.exposolutions.co.za Jays Studios / Digiage T: 031 566 4265 Durban, North Coast E: [email protected] South Coast Gearhouse SA T: 031 792 6200 Durban W: www.jaysstudio.co.za E: [email protected] Prosound T: 031 569 6004 Durban W: www.gearhouse.co.za E: [email protected] Oasys Innovations T: 031 563 1023 Durban W: www.prosound.co.za E: [email protected] Sekgoto Business Enterprise T: 083 345 9955 Durban E: [email protected] W: www.oasys.co.za Durban W: www.sekgoto.co.za Scan Display T: 031 564 7602 Durban Selbys Productions C.C. T: 031 700 6697 Durban E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.scandisplay.co.za W: www.selbys.co.za INCENTIVE TOUR ORGANISER & TEAM BUILDING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Africa Tour T: 083 303 8373 North Coast Africa Tour T: 083 303 8373 North Coast E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.africatour.co.za W: www.africatour.co.za African Inspirations T: 031 267 8400 Durban African Inspirations T: 031 267 8400 Durban E: [email protected] South Coast E: [email protected] South Coast W: www.africaninspirations.co.za W: www.africaninspirations.co.za African Link Tours & Travel T: 033 345 3175 Durban African Link Tours & Travel T: 033 345 3175 Durban E: [email protected] Pietermaritzburg/Midlands E: [email protected] Pietermaritzburg/Midlands W: www.africanlink.co.za African Wild Travel T: 031 301 3163 Durban W: www.africanlink.co.za E: [email protected] Caraville Travel T: 031 266 0030 Durban W: www.africanwildtravel.co.za E: [email protected] Angel Projects T: 084 842 6671 Durban W: book.caraville.com E: [email protected] City of Choice Travel T: 031 464 0920 Durban W: angelprojects.co.za Caraville Travel T: 031 266 0030 Durban and Tours (Pty) Ltd E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.coctravel.co.za W: book.caraville.com DCTG Travel and Tours T: 031 337 1979 Durban City of Choice Travel T: 031 464 0920 Durban E: [email protected] and Tours (Pty) Ltd E: [email protected] W: www.dctgtravel.com W: www.coctravel.co.za DCTG Travel and Tours T: 031 337 1979 Durban Drakensberg Canopy Tour T: 036 168 1981 Drakensberg E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.dctgtravel.com W: www.drakensbergcanopytour.co.za Edusport Travel T: 031 303 4340 Durban Edusport Travel T: 031 303 4340 Durban E: [email protected] W: www.edusport.co.za E: [email protected] Event Dynamics T: 031 561 5916 Durban North Coast W: www.edusport.co.za E: [email protected] Event Dynamics T: 031 561 5916 Durban North Coast [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.eventdynamics.co.za [email protected] Golf and Game T: 039 975 2022 Durban North Coast 7/ .5 % 000* / .* *+ @  A \ W: www.eventdynamics.co.za Pietermaritzburg Midlands South Coast Drakensberg Four Rivers Rafting & T: 036 468 1963 Drakensberg Elephant Coast Adventures E: [email protected] IcedBlue Marketing T: 031 702 3234 Durban W: www.fourriversadventures.co.za E: [email protected] W: www.mydurbaninfo.com Golf and Game T: 039 975 2022 Durban Zululand ITT - International Travel & Tours T: 031 303 7810 Durban Safari Company W: www.golfand game.co.za Pietermaritzburg Midlands E: [email protected] 6   A \ W: www.itt.co.za South Coast ElephantCoast NDP Maharaj Coach-Taxi Tours T: 032 551 6280 Durban, North Coast Drakensberg E: [email protected] Zululand Gowrie Golf Club R103 T: 033 266 6294 Pietermaritzburg Springbok Atlas T: 031 700 2719 Durban E: [email protected] Nottingham Road E: [email protected] W: www.springbokatlas.com W: [email protected] The Conference Company T: 031 303 9852 Durban North Coast Karkloof Canopy Tours T: 033 330 3415 Pietermaritzburg E: [email protected] South Coast Drakensberg E: [email protected] W: www.conf.co.za The Ventures Group T: 031 201 0198/083 264 5285 Durban, North Coast W: www.karkloofcanopytour.co.za E: [email protected] South Coast, Drakensberg Mtonjaneni Lodge & T: 035 450 0904 Zululand W: www.tvg.co.za Historical Museum E: [email protected] Thompsons Africa T: 031 275 3527 Durban, Zululand W: www.mtonjanenilodge.co.za E: [email protected] Pietermaritzburg/Midlands Rural and Rustic T: 033 396 2745 Pietermaritzburg/Midlands  € South Coast, Elephant Coast African Tours and Safaris E: [email protected] Drakensberg The Ventures Group T: 031 201 0198/083 264 5285 Durban, North Coast Turners Conferences T: 031 368 8000 Durban E: [email protected] South Coast, Drakensberg & Conventions (Pty) Ltd E: [email protected] W: www.tvg.co.za W: www.turnersconferences.com Zulwini Tours + Safaris T: 033 347 1579 Durban Zulubirding & Ecotours T: 071 413 3243 Elephant Coast E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Pietermaritzburg/Midlands W: www.zulubirding.com W: www.zulwini.com 82 | Meeting Industry Guide DIRECTORY

ROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE OR ANISER EVENT OR ANISER TRANSPORTATION GROUND HANDLERS NA E CONTACT DETAILS LOCATION NAME CONTACT DETAILS LOCATION Angel Projects T: 084 842 6671 Durban African Inspirations T: 031 267 8400 Durban E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: angelprojects.co.za W: www.africaninspirations.co.za Creative Events T: 031 266 9828 Durban African Link Tours & Travel T: 033 345 3175 Durban E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.durbanboatshow.co.za W: www.africanlink.co.za Debbie Isaacs Inc T: 031 466 4689 Durban E: [email protected] Amamboma Travel & Tours T:031 461 5732 Durban EBS Conferences & Functions T: 031 765 5835 Durban E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.amamboma.co.za Edusport Travel T: 031 303 4340 Durban Angel Projects T: 084 842 6671 Durban E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.edusport.co.za W: angelprojects.co.za E ent D namics T: Dur an Nort Coast Bonana Tours T: 083 324 6860 Durban E: in o e entd namics.co.za E: [email protected] : .e entd namics.co.za W: www.bonana.co.za” IcedBlue Marketing T: 031 702 3234 Durban =‚= "'%{"#Q}#} ƒ= E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.mydurbaninfo.com Cit o C oice Tra el T: Dur an Interactive Conferences T: 031 765 8514 Durban and Tours ( t ) Ltd E: sales coctra el.co.za E: [email protected] W: www.interactiveconf.com : .coctra el.co.za E: [email protected] CK Travel & Tour T: 031 502 2210 Durban W: www.confco.co.za E: [email protected] Lemontree T: 031 569 5563 Durban W: www.cktour.co.za E: [email protected] “DCTG Travel and Tours T: 031 337 1979 Durban W: www.lemtree.co.za E: [email protected] LexisNexis Pty Ltd T: 031 268 3283 Durban W: www.dctgtravel.com E: [email protected] Edusport Travel T: 031 303 4340 Durban W: www.lexisnexis.co.za E: [email protected] LogiKal Event Management T: 031 312 6121 Durban W: www.edusport.co.za E: [email protected] E ent D namics T: Dur an Nort Coast W: www.logikalevents.co.za E: in o e entd namics.co.za Makulu Events T: 031 312 1281 Durban g eaton tour estdm.com E: [email protected] W: www.makuluevents.co.za : .e entd namics.co.za Mtonjaneni Lodge T: 035 450 0904 Zululand Essence Travel Services T: 076 189 3055 Durban E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.mtonjaneni.co.za W: www.essencetravel.co.za PMG Events T: 031 309 5908/10 Durban ol and ame Sa ari Com an T: Dur an ululand E: [email protected] E: cind gol andgame.co.za ietermaritz urg idlands W: www.pmgevents.co.za % 000* /.* *+ 6   A \ Proactive Public Relations T: 031 303 7505 Durban Sout Coast Ele ant Coast E: [email protected] Drakens erg W: www.proactivepr.co.za Khuza Uzibuze Travel and Tours T: 031 577 4417 Durban Professional Conferencing T: 082 939 3556 Durban E: [email protected] Services E: [email protected] Pietermaritzburg/Midlands Malule Safaris C.C. T: 035 789 0521 Zululand Royal House T: 031 539 3605 Durban E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.malulesafaris.com W: www.royalh.co.za Snazzi Solutions T: 031 765 6880 Durban Ricksha Tours & Safaris T: 031 466 2282 Durban E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.snazzisolutions.co.za W: www.rickshatours.co.za T e Con erence Com an T: Dur an Drakens erg X„ [†‡ "}#Q"""Q{" E: nina con co.co.za Nort Coast Sout Coast E: [email protected] Pietermaritzburg/Midlands : .con .co.za W: www.robcaskie.com Zululand The Gatekeeper T: 031 566 2698 Durban Rural and Rustic African Tours T: 033 396 2745 Pietermaritzburg/Midlands E: [email protected] and Safaris E: [email protected] W: www.thegatekeeper.co.za Sekgoto Business Enterprise T: 083 345 9955 Durban X„ [†‡ "}#Q"""Q{" E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Pietermaritzburg/Midlands W: www.sekgoto.co.za W: www.robcaskie.com Zululand S ring ok Atlas T: Dur an W: www.thegatekeeper.co.za E: tours s ring okatlas.com The Ventures Group T: 031 201 0198/083 264 5285 Durban, North Coast E: [email protected] South Coast, Drakensberg : .s ring okatlas.com W: www.tvg.co.za The Ventures Group T: 031 201 0198/083 264 5285 Durban, North Coast =<;ˆ "'%'"?%%"! ƒ= E: [email protected] South Coast, Drakensberg ;X>=< W: www.tvg.co.za =< Thompsons Africa T: 031 275 3527 Durban, Zululand Turners Conerences T: Dur an E: [email protected] Pietermaritzburg/Midlands Con entions ( t ) Ltd E: in o turnergrou .co.za  € : .turnerscon erences.com South Coast, Elephant Coast Umlilo Brands T: 031 562 4207 Durban Drakensberg E: [email protected] Thompsons Touring & SafarisT: 031 275 3500 Durban, Zululand W: www.umlilobrands.co.za E: [email protected] VDM Conference Co-ordinatorsT: 031 569 3060 Durban Trust Me Tours T: 035 788 0535 Zululand E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.vdmconferences.co.za W: www.transtugela.co.za TOURS AND TOUR UIDES Yes Please Travel & Tours cc T: 033 386 0162 or 082 789 2556 Pietermaritzburg/Midlands $  \   - *T: E: [email protected] '%  )(\  * *+ W: www.yesplease.co.za % 000*(\  * *+ Zulwini Tours + Safaris T: 033 347 1579 Durban $  \   B  T: E: [email protected] Pietermaritzburg/Midlands E: (\ )(\    * *+ W: www.zulwini.com % 000*(\    * *+

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POSSIBLE ITINERARIES There are a number of DMC’s and tour operators of the highest standard in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal who are able to create itineraries that include a variety of activities for pre- and post-conference tours and incentives. Below are some possible options:

SAFARI ADVENTURE: Day 1: After arrival at King Shaka International Airport, transfer to the luxury Fairmont Zimbali Lodge and Resort. Lunch at Hotel and then the afternoon at leisure with the option of a round of golf or indulgent spa treatment. Dinner BUSH AND BATTLEFIELDS SAFARI at the Lodge at Thandi’s for a famous Durban curry buffet. Day 1: Overnight at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge and Resort.. Depart Durban early for the Ultimatum Tree on the banks of the Thukela River Day 2: to set the scene for the Battlefi elds - this is where was given an ultimatum by the British, which needled to say, expired. Enjoy a picnic breakfast. Enjoy a full breakfast and depart for St Lucia for an estuary hippo and crocodile cruise. Explore the estuarine habitat of the iSimangaliso Wetland Travel inland to Eshowe and Fort Nonqgai for lunch and a tour of the Fort and Park South Africa’s fi rst World Heritage site. Lunch on board. An alternative Basket Museum. Depart for Fugitives Drift Lodge for dinner and overnight. would be a whale watching ocean cruise then lunch and curio shopping in the quaint town of St. Lucia. Afternoon game drive thought the Eastern Shores Day 2: Game Reserve. Overnight at Elephant Lake Hotel. Enjoy a full breakfast and depart for Isandlwana, following in the footsteps of Day 3: the British on that fateful day in January 1879. Be enthralled as an experienced guide regales the unfolding events of that tragic day. Lunch at Isandlwana Lodge Early morning departure for Ghost Mountain Inn, arrive in time for brunch. set high on the cliff face overlooking the battlefi eld. Relax, have a spa treatment, then enjoy afternoon game drive culminating in a sunset boat cruise. Overnight at Ghost Mountain Inn. After lunch, drive to Rorke’s Drift, the site of the remarkable battle on the same day. Marvel at the accounts of British and Zulu heroism and valour where 11 Day 4: Victoria Crosses were awarded. Overnight at Fugitives Drift Lodge. Early morning bush walk before brunch and late departure. Enjoy an Elephant Day 3: interaction at the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park before checking in at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife’s Nselweni Resort. Afternoon guided walk before bush dinner. After an early breakfast depart for the Talana Museum in Dundee and visit the Overnight at Nselweni Resort. Kwakunje Cultural Village, where visitors are invited to experience Zulu cultural life as it was and how it is changing. Depart for the one of the lodges in the Day 5: Nambiti Conservancy for lunch. Afternoon/evening game drive where a guide and expert animal tracker will take you through the Big 5 Game Reserve where Early morning game drive. Late breakfast before departing for Durban. you will learn about the biodiversity of the grasslands, multitude of insects and the magnifi cence of the big fi ve - elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard. Overnight at one of the Nambiti lodges. Day 4: Enjoy an early morning game drive or walk in the bush before a full breakfast. Depart for Durban.

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MIDLANDS AND MOUNTAINS Day 1: GOLF AND ADVENTURE EXTRAVAGANZA: Early departure from Durban for the Midlands, enjoy a hearty breakfast Day 1: before meandering through the picturesque countryside hunting down Depart Durban after breakfast for the luxurious Selborne Hotel, Spa & Golf treasures at the various art and craft outlets. Lunch at Fordoun Hotel & Estate. Tee off at this picturesque and challenging premier championship Spa. Enjoy a spa treatment and spend time with Dr Elliot Ndlovu, herbalist, golf course (tee off times from 11am). An alternative would be to rest, relax, ethnobotanist, traditional African Healer and a director of Fordoun Spa. revitalise and indulge at the Selborne Spa. Dinner and overnight at Selborne. Dinner and overnight at Fordoun. Day 2: Day 2: Early morning departure for scuba diving with sharks (cage diving option Enjoy a full breakfast before heading into the mountains. The majestic available) - sharks, wrecks, reefs and lots of fi sh, Aliwal Shoal has selected as Drakensberg is the country’s highest and most impressive mountain range one of the top ten dives sites of the world. An ocean boat trip an alternative. rising to over 3 000 meters. Known to the Zulu people as Ukhahlamba, Breakfast on the beach after dive. Collect luggage and check out, then depart meaning ‘Barrier of Spears’, or ‘the Mountains of the Dragon’, the for Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve for picnic lunch overlooking the gorge. The Drakensberg Mountains provide a magnifi cent semi-circular border between Wild Five Adventures awaits - attempt the 165m Wild Gorge swing, the Wild KwaZulu-Natal and the inland mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Stop at the Slide over the gorge or abseiling down a 110m cliff face. Horse riding and Thokozisa Craft Centre for lunch and shopping. Dinner and overnight at the mountain biking are alternatives. Transfer to Pumula Beach Hotel for dinner Champagne Sports Resort. and overnight. Day 3: Day 3: After breakfast a morning of adventure activities await, choose from white Full day excursion after breakfast to enjoy the sights of the South Coast... water rafting or tubing, abseiling, mountaineering, quad biking and kloofi ng visit the Riverbend crocodile farm, enjoy a coffee tour at Beaver Creek, and an - enjoy a picnic lunch in the mountains. Golf enthusiasts may prefer to afternoon cruise on the Umtamvuna River - alternatively organise a midday schedule a round of golf. Dinner at hotel before being entertained by the round of golf at the San Lameer Golf Course. Dinner at seafood restaurant on Drakensberg Boy Choir (their schedule permitting) at the school. the beach. Overnight at Pumula Beach. Day 4: Day 4: After breakfast take the leisurely option as you explore the Midlands After breakfast depart for the luxury Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga. Lunch at Meander and enjoy lunch on route. Arrive mid afternoon at the Windmill Hotel and then the afternoon at leisure, with the option of luxuriating in the Boutique Hotel for afternoon tea overlooking the lake as well as dinner and award winning spa or spending time on the beach. Dinner and overnight at overnight. Oyster Box Hotel. Day 5: Day 5: Early breakfast then depart for Durban with optional stop-over at the Breakfast before departing for airport. Karkloof Canopy Tour for one last adventure.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE To include a social aspect to any of these itineraries, you can: o Visit to a community school and participate in educating children from the rural areas about AIDS awareness and the conservation of their environment, spend some time playing soccer with them or get your hands dirty and helping to build a jungle-gym or painting a classroom. o Plant some fruit trees at a local school or orphanage, to provide enjoyment and nourishment for the future o Take a backpack full of goodies to each of the kids at a local school or orphanage instead of receiving the obligatory ‘room gift’ o Include a group of disadvantaged kids on a game drive - their delight will add to the experience These activities which can easily be incorporated into a pre- and post- tour or incentive will not only make a difference in the life of a disadvantaged child, but will make a huge impact on you the visitor.

Meeting Industry Guide | 85 FACTS AND STATISTICS

KWAZULU-NATAL WEATHER AND CLIMATE KwaZulu-Natal is located on the eastern side of South Africa and is bordered by the warm Indian Ocean to the east and the mountainous regions of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg to the west. The province is blessed with a warm, sub-tropical climate, with temperatures moderated by the expanse of the Indian Ocean. Summer weather is POPULATION generally hot and humid averaging daily temperatures of 28 ºC, a high level of humidity KwaZulu-Natal is home to some 10.2 million people with a rich and the possibility of summer showers. The majority of the province’s rainfall is during cultural mix, with Durban, exceeding a population of 4 million. the summer months. The winter months, with average temperatures of 23 ºC, are LANGUAGE warm, dry and clear, with occasional frost in the interior and snow falls in the higher There are eleven offi cial languages in South Africa, English, Zulu, mountainous areas. Winter sunshine averages almost seven hours a day, some of the Xhosa, , Ndebele, Swazi, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, highest in the country. Tsonga, Tswana and Venda. In KwaZulu-Natal, English and Zulu are Durban, KwaZulu-Natal’s largest city, boasts an average of 320 days of sunshine a year widely spoken. with temperatures ranging from 16 to 25º C in winter. During the summer months TIME temperatures range from 23 to 33º C (between September and April), with February South Africa is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), one generally being Durban’s hottest month, with an average daily temperature of +/- 32ºC. hour ahead of Central European Winter Time and seven hours ahead The warm Mozambique current fl owing along the coast means wonderfully warm bathing of Eastern Standard Time, USA. throughout the year with relatively stable sea temperatures, averaging 21 degrees all year, and seldom falling below 17º C even in the middle of winter. This providing BANKS possibilities for a diversity of aquatic activities in any season, including diving, fi shing, Banking hours are from Monday to Friday 09h00-15h30 and Saturday swimming, boating and surfi ng all along KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline. 08h30-11h00. Automated teller machines (ATMs) operate 24 hours a day and can be found in most shopping centres. The northern reaches of the Elephant Coast and Zululand become even more subtropical with the coastal estuarine environment of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Kosi Bay CREDIT CARDS bringing steamy days and balmy nights. Further inland, the low-lying coastline makes way All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted in for the hills of Zululand and the Thukela regions, and still further east to the uKhahlamba the most areas other than perhaps remote rural areas where cash is Drakensberg escarpment, which sees temperatures rise as the altitudes drop. the preferred option. You should wear sunscreen and a hat whenever you are out of doors during the day, CURRENCY particularly between 10am and 4pm, regardless of whether there is cloud cover or not. The South African currency is known as the Rand, which utilises the Even if you have a dark complexion, you can still get sunburned if you are from a cooler decimal system with one Rand being equal to 100 cents. Bank notes climate and have not had much exposure to the sun. Sunglasses are also recommended are currently available in the following denominations: R200, R100, wear, as the glare of the African sun can be strong. , R10 and coins in the following denominations: R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c. The South African Weather Service provides a host of useful information in terms of the weather and activities dependent upon it for tourists, fi shermen, beach-lovers, hikers, CURRENCY CONTROL and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Further information can be found on the following South African bank notes in excess of R5 000, gold coins, coin and website - www.weathersa.co.za. stamp collections and unprocessed gold will not be permitted through customs unless one is in possession of the necessary permit. 86 | Meeting Industry Guide FACTS AND STATISTICS

CUSTOMS within six days of leaving an infected country. Visitors who travel through or Entry into South Africa at land, sea or air ports of entry is subject to customs disembark in such countries are advised to be inoculated against Yellow Fever. clearance. South Africa acceded to the ATA convention in 1975. Foreign visitors Malaria is endemic in the far northern coastal areas of Zululand and Maputuland, (companies and individuals) can approach their local Chambers of Commerce especially close to the Mozambique and Swaziland borders. It is advisable to take for advice regarding the issuing of an ATA Carnet for the temporary importation precautions when visiting these areas, especially in the hot summer months. of certain goods in a simplifi ed method e.g. the temporary import of exhibition Visitors should consult a doctor or pharmacist to obtain appropriate medication. materials. Further information is available on the following website - www.traveldoctor.co.za CUSTOMS CHARGES MEDICAL CARE Custom charges will be levied against any items which exceed identifi ed limits. High quality medical services are widely available throughout South Africa. The payment of such duties is, in most cases, required prior to departure from However, as the country does not employ a national health and welfare system, the customs area. For further information and advice custom regulations on visitors are advised to secure medical cover on insurance prior to visiting the dutiable, restricted and prohibited goods is available through the Department country. of Customs and Excise on the following website - www.sars.gov.za/home. asp?pid=4150#Travellers Guide - Customs requirements when entering and leaving ESSENTIALS TO PACK South Africa Light cotton clothing (shorts, short sleeve shirt) Hat VALUE ADDED TAX Sunscreen A 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged on most purchased goods and services. Sunglasses However, tourists and foreign visitors to South Africa may make application at Swimming costume departure points for a refund of the VAT paid with the VAT Refund Administrator. Binoculars Visitors should retain proof of payments and tax invoices and be in possession of Comfortable walking shoes a valid foreign passport to qualify for such refunds. In order to claim a VAT refund, Camera and lots of fi lm it is necessary on departure from South Africa to provide purchased goods for inspection by customs offi cers or VAT Refund Administrators. Further information IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS is available on the following website - www.taxrefunds.co.za Police & Flying Squad - 10111 Ambulance - 10177 ELECTRICITY Netcare’s emergency phone number is 082 911 South Africa’s electricity supply is 220/230volts, AC 50Hz. US-made appliances Airport Flight Information - (032) 436 6758 may require a transformer in order to operate in South Africa. Most hotels and Weather Bureau - 082 231 1603 lodges have hair dryers and irons available either in the room or on request. Make Department of Home Affairs - (031) 308 7900 enquiries before to confi rm. EMBASSIES & CONSULATES TELE-COMMUNICATIONS Belgium Consulate (031) 303 2840/1 South Africa boasts a highly sophisticated tele-communications network. British (031) 305 3041 International dialling, email and telefax facilities, together with phone cards and Chile (012) 460 8090 mobile phones are readily available. Many hotels offer business facilities and WiFi Denmark (031) 202 9396 connections. Durban offers a highly sophisticated communications infrastructure, Finland (031) 209 3836 including fi bre-optics and broadband, making it a veritable ‘smart’ city. Germany (012) 427 8900 International dialling codes for overseas countries are listed in the front of South Greece (031) 301 4880/1 African telephone directories. India (012) 342 5392 Italy (031) 368 4388/98 TRADING HOURS Madagascar (031) 312 9704 In general, business and shopping hours are from 08h30 to 17h00 weekdays. Mozambique Consulate (031) 304 0200 However most shopping malls operate extended hours and are open seven days a Netherlands (031) 304 1770 week. and Sweden (031) 207 6900 IMMUNISATION Spain (012) 460 0123 Entering South Africa does not require any form of immunisation. However, a USA (031) 304 4737 Yellow Fever vaccination certifi cate is required of travellers entering South Africa

Meeting Industry Guide | 87 SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY CHECK LIST • Fly non-stop, and choose the shortest route THE PLANNING possible, not just the most affordable. • Consider the scale of your event to determine how elaborate your greening preparations should be and GETTING AROUND prepare an appropriate written environmental • Choose a venue that is easily accessible by public policy. Allocate suffi cient time and resources to transport, cycling or on foot. achieve environmental objectives. • Use a greener method of transport wherever • Consider appointing one person whose possible - take local transport from taxis and buses responsibility is ensuring that all planning choices to trains and match the size of vehicle to the are made with environmental sustainability in mind. number of delegates needing transport. • Estimate your carbon footprint and the measures • Select a transport supplier with a sound SUSTAINABILITY... CARING FOR PEOPLE AND THE required to offset and include this in your costing. environmental policy - vehicle choice and PLANET • Discuss your environmental policy with all water usage. Sustainability is a word that is frequently heard in organisers and involved parties at the beginning of the tourism business but is often misunderstood. the planning process, making sure that all event WHERE TO MEET According to the United Nations World Tourism staff, volunteers and vendors are aware of what • Give preference to venues that have a sound Organization (UNWTO), sustainable tourism is tourism your green choices and goals are, and train them on environmental policy and are committed to that leads to the management of all resources in such procedures when necessary. Make sure your tender measuring the environmental impact of an event. a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be documents state your commitment to sustainability • Consider a venue that has environmental fulfi lled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential and request that suppliers outline their certifi cation. ecological processes, biological diversity and life environmental policies. • Consider a venue that uses natural light and support systems. • Build sponsor and partnership opportunities with ventilation as much as possible and is committed Sustainability extends beyond just an environmental sustainability in mind, ensuring that they can to switching lights and air-conditioners off when awareness to include the very communities in which adhere to the event’s greening strategies and assist not required. we meet. Cultural tourism is inextricably linked to them in doing so. • Select a venue that uses modern energy effi cient economic empowerment, and previously disadvantaged • Establish a policy of communicating electronically, technology. communities are applying their traditional skills to this includes the submitting of quotes and • Select a venue that fi ts your event precisely, so meet visitor’s interests. Conservation in Africa is proposals. as to minimise energy and resource use. Consider closely linked to community development as many • Get buy in from the highest levels of your requesting renewable energy if possible. lodges are committed to community development, organisation. Senior managers, directors and board • Ensure that the venue has a sound waste reduction employ from their surrounding communities and have members should publicly commit to the greening and recycling procedure policy and that separate initiated projects that improve their well-being, for process and make it clear to employees and bins are provided and are visible for use throughout example health and education. Many of these lodges volunteers that the greening effort is an important the event. part of their jobs. offer guests the opportunities to visit these projects, • Consider limiting the use of air-conditioners during interact with local communities and ‘give back’ in • Ask to see the environmental policy of the venues the set-up and break-down phases of an exhibition. meaningful ways. that you have selected - don’t be fooled by vague • Provide receptacles for the collection of name and unsubstantiated claims. The delivery of a sustainable event starts in the • Ask to see your PCO or event planner’s badges and lanyards at all exits from the event. planning stages, and from inception, every detail of environmental and social responsibility policy - the event needs to consider environmental and social check to what extent the local communities will impacts, and wherever possible mitigating processes benefi t from the economic spend of your event. need to be put in place to manage or neutralise these • Help the local economy by buying locally produced impacts. These could include the planting of trees and culturally relevant giveaways in preference to or a fi nancial contribution to an environmental or imported goods. conservation organisation or a community upliftment scheme. Be sure to leave a legacy that has a positive GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS impact on the community most affected by the event. • Limit paper use and use electronic technology where possible. WHY BE SUSTAINABLE? • Suggest the use of electronic marketing via website • Save money by using less - serve condiments in or email. bulk instead of individual packets, use water • Provide online registration options. stations or water jugs on tables instead of bottled • Consider using SMS as a communication tool. water. This saves money and avoids waste, which • Limit the use of handouts and encourage the use of is a major expense to an event’s budget, so cutting electronic collateral - supply a USB memory stick for down on waste will help your bottom line. this purpose. • Enhance your organisation’s positive image - be • When paper is necessary, make green choices. noticed for the measures taken to minimise your • Give attendees the option to refuse copies and event’s environmental impact as environmental recycle at the end of the event. issues are becoming more important to the public. Reap the benefi ts of being seen as an organisation GETTING THERE that is doing the right thing. • Ask to see your travel agent or tour operator’s • Do the right thing for the planet - by rethinking, responsible travel policy. reducing, reusing, recycling and composting you • Consider a ‘green’ airline, or at least one that offers are avoiding unnecessary use of our limited natural carbon-offset initiatives to makeup for the negative resources. effects of long-haul fl ights. Encourage delegates to do the same.

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WHERE TO STAY • Use or recommend hotels within walking distance of the venue. • Ask to see the environmental policy of the accommodation establishment that you have selected - don’t be fooled by vague and unsubstantiated claims. • Communicate expected environmental practices to delegates; to use water sparingly - it is precious in many countries and the local people may not have suffi cient clean water - suggest they challenge any wasteful practice at their hotel or lodge. To switch unnecessary lights and equipment off and play their part in reducing greenhouse emissions. WINING & DINING • Ask to see the environmental policy of the hotel or caterer. • Request that they source locally using fresh, SUSTAINABILITY...GUIDELINES FOR VENUES in-season produce thereby reducing food miles and helping the local economy. As a venue, there are a number of ways in which you • Consent to fl exibility in the menu to allow for can conserve resources enabling you to operate more availability of locally sourced produce. sustainably and more cost effectively. EXPERIENCE THE DESTINATION • Select fi sh from a sustainable source. • Encourage delegates to participate in pre- and • Use local beverage suppliers - South Africa has a • Change to energy saving lighting where possible post-tours as this adds to their experience of wide selection of award winning wines. and use natural light and ventilation when the region and has a benefi cial impact on local • Use water glasses and jugs with tap water - tap practical. communities and the local economy. • Switch off lights and air-conditioning when water in South Africa is safe to drink. • If bargaining to buy an item, bear in mind that a room not in use - set thermostat at a comfortable • Avoid unnecessary packaging - use bulk dispensers small amount to you could be extremely important temperature. of sugar, salt condiments etc where possible. to the seller - be realistic and fair. • Use jugs of water in preference to bottled water - • Ask caterers to use reusable linen, cutlery and • Realise that often the people in the country you add ice and a few slices of lemon, mint, crockery to avoid unnecessary wastage. are visiting have different time concepts, values strawberries etc. to make it more interesting. • Request that biodegradable supplies be used for and thought patterns from your own, this does not • Use recycled paper (providing it is sourced locally) cleaning up. make them inferior, only different. or paper produced from sustainably managed • Request that excess food prepared be donated to a • Cultivate the habit of asking questions and discover sources (FSC certifi ed). homeless organisation and if not suitable for this, the pleasure that you can enjoy by seeing a • Have a multi-bin system in place for recycling be composted. different way of life through others eyes. and encourage delegates to participate in waste • Respect local cultures, traditions and holy places. separation at source. For example, ask permission before you photograph • Offer only locally produced and seasonal produce local people - in some countries it can cause on the menus - including the use of sustainable offence. seafood and Fairtrade produce where available. • Learn more about the cultural experiences that • Have a system in place whereby suitable left-over you are exposed to - avoid ‘sound-byte’ tourism food can be donated to organisations that give to and encourage tour operators to provide more those in need. • Encourage PCO’s to partner with you in offering the insight into the dances, songs and traditional clients sustainable options like online registration, experiences that they present to you. locally manufactured conference bags (recycled • Don’t encourage poaching - when visiting gift and fabric is a great option), considering transport curio shops, be aware of the source of the products options and limiting waste on sale and if in doubt, don’t buy. • Consider offering carbon offsets - this should be • Read up on the countries you plan to visit - the used over and above all other energy saving welcome will be warmer if you take an interest and speak even a few words of the local language. options and is not a way of doing ‘business as REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE usual’ without considering the environment or • Reduce waste by only purchasing what is necessary being more socially responsible. for the numbers of participants attending Responsible travel is a new way of enjoying • Sustainability is not just about the environment, the event. the many sights, experiences and memories of but about people too - consider the impact that all • Make informed purchasing decisions and support the destination you have chosen. It ensures decisions have on local communities and choose to the use of recycled materials. that visitors and local communities alike share make a difference to others. • Educate delegates on how they can assist in the the benefi ts of tourism and travel equally, • Choose local and culturally relevant entertainment. reduction of waste and encourage them to • Offer free space for local crafters to display their participate in recycling efforts. and it promotes greater understanding of and wares at the venue, this adds a cultural factor to • Consider the use of ‘recycling monitors’ at recycling appreciation for fair and equitable business the event and offers delegates the opportunity to stations to assist participants with placing practice. Responsible travel is about putting back shop at leisure. materials in the correct bins. into travel what you get from it.

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AIR South African Airways, together with many international carriers, provide an extensive world- ROAD wide service network predominantly arriving at A range of bus and coach services are available in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal. These include commuter OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg bus services, point-to-point shuttles and long distance coach services. In addition to the regular bus which is an easy one hour domestic fl ight from services available in Durban, the Durban People Mover operates along the beachfront and into the city Durban’s King Shaka International Airport, which centre offering a ‘hop on, hop off’ service. There are a number of operators who are able to provide is located approximately 36 kilometres north of shuttle services between Durban’s hotels and the International Convention Centre, and a number of the central Durban. The country boasts a number of city’s major hotels offer courtesy bus transport to and from King Shaka International Airport. A number other major airports which have domestic fl ights to of inter-city luxury coach operators offer daily services between Durban and other major cities, the Durban. primary road link being to Johannesburg with up to three approximately eight-hour trips being available daily. King Shaka International Airport is a world class facility offering a host of features to make Durban offers an extensive taxi service, but unlike many cities, metered taxis are not allowed to drive your travelling experience as comfortable and around the city to solicit fares and instead must be called and ordered to a specifi c location. There are a pleasurable as possible. Shops and restaurants, a number of companies which service the Durban and surrounding regions. These taxis can also be called bank and post offi ce are just a few features this upon for airport transfers, point to point pick ups and shuttles. It is advisable to establish the estimated facility has to offer. King Shaka International Airport cost of the journey prior to departure, and the fares should be paid in South African rands. services both domestic and international fl ights, All major international care hire companies are represented throughout South Africa, including Durban with Emirates Airlines operating a daily scheduled and KwaZulu-Natal. Bookings may be made prior to arrival and major credit cards are accepted for direct fl ight to Dubai. SA Airlink operates fl ights payment. It is recommended to hire a GPS with the car, and this should be specifi ed at the time of direct from Durban to Lusaka, Zambia and Maputo, booking. Driving is on the left-hand side of the road in South Africa, and strict speed limits are enforced, Mozambique. For other international fl ights there these being 60m/hr in built-up areas, 100km/hr for rural roads and 120km/hr for freeways. The use of are a number of daily domestic fl ights to both seat-belts by both drivers and passengers is compulsory and driving under the infl uence of alcohol is OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town regarded as a serious punishable offence. International Airport. SA Airlink operates a direct fl ight into Nelspruit which is ideal should the Kruger A valid driving licence is required before driving on South African roads. Overseas licences are acceptable National Park be included in an itinerary. South providing they are printed in English and contain a photograph. Visitors whose licences do not comply African Airways, British Airways, together with with these requirements should obtain an International Driving Permit prior to arrival in South Africa. other airlines provide regular shuttles between Fuel fi lling stations are conveniently located and many provide a 24-hour service as well as a convenience Durban and Johannesburg, as well as other major shop selling hot meals and refreshments. South African centres. Smaller regional centres are served by private air companies and charter services.

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RAIL Rail travel within KwaZulu-Natal is limited to the Metro commuter service that operates in Durban and the surrounding suburbs and towns. For rail travel between Durban and Johannesburg, the Shosholoza Meyl offers dedicated safe passenger train travel services. The Shosholoza Meyl Tourist Class is a basic sleeper train whereas the Premier Classe is a deluxe sleeper train with weekly departures. Premier Classe trains offer air-conditioned sleeper cars with single-berth coupes, two-berth coupes, family compartments and communal ablution facilities. The fare on Premier Classe includes a classy food and beverage schedule, starting with welcome drinks and snacks at the lounge on check in, a full English breakfast, four course luncheons and a fi ve course dinner in the dining car. compartments and communal lavatories and showers.

SEA Durban has a long tradition as a port city, from its early days in the 1840’s as Port Natal it is now the busiest port in South Africa and has become Africa’s busiest general cargo port. It is also a stopover as well as departure point for a number of Cruise Liners and has become increasingly popular as a holiday resort for foreign yachts.

Meeting Industry Guide | 91 92 | Meeting Industry Guide Located in the heart of the vibrant multi-cultural city of Durban, the Olive Convention Centre is the latest addition to the many world class facilities the city has to offer. The centre offers a practical, user friendly and technologically advanced meeting facility, with wireless internet in all venues. The venue is versatile, exible and seating can be con gured for theatre style, classroom style and banqueting style. We offer professional food, beverage and décor to choose from. Each event we host is a truly unique experience for guests from 30 to 1 600.

Corner Somsteu Rd 81 & Sylvestor Ntuli Rd (Brickhill) Tel: +27 31 337 1110 | Fax: +27 31 337 1171 Email: [email protected] www.oliveconventioncentre.co.za PO Box 2516 Durban, 4000 | Tel: +27 31 366 7580 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.durbankzncb.co.za